Ryan Companies has completed the 30,000-square-foot IFF Global Citrus Innovation Center at Florida Polytechnic University, an R&D hub advancing citrus scent and flavor research. (Pictured above) Polk County approved a contract with Tri-County Human Services to expand case management and housing support for formerly incarcerated individuals through its HATCH Program, funded by a state grant. … Read more
Sandbar Seafood + Spirits, on Anna Maria Island, has unveiled a renovation featuring new concepts Beachside Bites and Sweet Willy’s, along with refreshed dining, event and retail spaces. Faith Baptist Church, in Sarasota, has sold 11 acres of its Fruitville Road property to charter school developer Red Apple Development for $3.5 million, with plans approved … Read more
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, in downtown St. Pete, opened its new signature restaurant, Elliott Aster, marking the first phase of a renovation under owners Bryan and Shanna Glazer. Construction Casualty Insurance, of St. Petersburg, partnered with Texas-based Higginbotham to scale its AI-powered risk management platform, CompCorrect, nationwide. Velera, a leading credit union service … Read more
July is often a time to reflect on freedom; the kind etched into history books and celebrated with fireworks and flags. The kind that many gave their life for and that makes this country great. With all that’s going on globally, and nationally, as I write this month’s note, it’s difficult not to feel a … Read more
Just in time for summer entertaining, PerfectDraft has launched in the Tampa Bay area, bringing the premium beer experience home. Developed by Anheuser-Busch and popular in Europe, this compact machine fits right on your countertop and pours a perfectly chilled pint at the touch of a button, no bar tab required. Think of it as … Read more
After more than four decades in the hospitality industry, Liberty Group has sold its last remaining hotels. The Tampa-based investment firm, led by chief executive officer Punit Shah, announced the sale this week, which included Marriott and Hilton properties in Tampa, Fort Pierce, Cape Coral, Ormond Beach and The Villages. “This is a deeply personal … Read more