Hotel Ora + Private Residences, a $675 million luxury hotel-condominium tower rising near Water Street, has listed a $10 million, penthouse on the 39th level, complete with a personalized design collaboration led by designer Maricarmen Castillon. According to Luigi Novembre, co-founder and chief operating officer of ARC Realty Group, the project’s developer, buyers can purchase … Read more
BayCare Health System has promoted C. Todd Jones to an expanded leadership role, naming him chief strategy officer while he continues to serve as chief ambulatory services officer. In this dual position, Jones will now oversee the nonprofit’s long-term strategic planning while continuing to lead its extensive ambulatory services operations, including home care, imaging, ambulatory … Read more
The Blu Halo, a new fine-dining restaurant, is opening its second Tampa Bay location on June 30 in the heart of Carillon Park’s Echelon City Center, in St. Petersburg. The Blu Halo offers a menu of steak and seafood dishes and a curated wine list. The full-service restaurant will also feature a private wine locker … Read more
Shumaker partners Ronald A. Christaldi and Mark Wagoner have been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” guide, recognizing top professionals who help clients navigate high-stakes, high-pressure challenges across law, policy and public affairs. Christaldi, who also serves as president and chief executive officer of Shumaker Advisors Florida, was honored for his … Read more
New College of Florida has received a $2.5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation to create a new Contemplation and Education Center, on its Sarasota Bay campus. The DSF Charitable Foundation, led by Florida residents David and Sara Scaife, has long been committed to advancing health, human services and education. Their latest contribution to … Read more
The University of South Florida Alumni Association has announced six distinguished honorees for its 2025 USF Alumni Awards, recognizing excellence in professional achievement, service and impact on the university community. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented to: Rick Brandt (’91, Economics), chief executive officer of BRANDT Gigi Fernández (’03, Psychology), Olympic gold medalist … Read more
The Sip & Dip Pool Bar heats up this summer with DJs, cocktails and color-drenched fun in the heart of downtown St. Pete.
Being an entrepreneur has always been a brutal, full-contact sport, but as economic conditions shift and uncertainty grows larger than ever, the game is changing—and not in your favor. It’s not just about hustle anymore. It’s about survival. When the economy weakens, the rules get rewritten. Customers hold their wallets with a death grip, budgets … Read more
After nearly two decades of leadership, Steve King, chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels of Tampa, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2025. King has served as executive director for 19 years, helping to expand the organization’s impact on the community. Last year alone, Meals on Wheels of Tampa delivered more … Read more
