Landmark Properties has acquired a 4.3-acre site near the University of South Florida and plans to build an 807-bed student housing community called The Mark Tampa, the company announced. Developed in partnership with Canyon Partners Real Estate and Peninsula Investments, the six-story project will rise at 2700 University Square Drive, near the USF campus. Construction … Read more
Dawning Family Services will hold its second annual Impact Breakfast on Sept. 9, at ZooTampa, bringing together community leaders and advocates for a morning focused on supporting families facing homelessness. The event will feature keynote speaker Zach Bonner, founder of the Little Red Wagon Foundation, whose work in youth homelessness has received national recognition. Alisha … Read more
Coppertail Brewing has launched its first THC-infused seltzer, marking a new product move for the Ybor City brewery.
The AdventHealth Foundation West Florida’s annual Starlight Gala set a new fundraising record in 2025, bringing in $2.4 million to support women’s and children’s services across the health system’s hospitals. The event, themed Once Upon a Miracle, was chaired by Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and held at the … Read more
A Mediterranean-style estate offering both waterfront access and equestrian facilities has been listed for sale, in Largo. The property includes a gated entry, Tennessee fieldstone driveway and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, via a private dock, with a 10,000-pound boat lift. Address: 10930 Spring Street, Largo Specs: 5 bedrooms | 6 full bathrooms; 1 … Read more
News announcements from Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Bank of America has appointed Stephenie Whitfield as president of its Sarasota/Manatee market, succeeding Erik Vatter, who has led the market since 2022 and will transition to his new role as Merrill senior financial advisor. Whitfield, who also serves as Business Banking market executive, will oversee the bank’s eight lines of business in the region, … Read more
Preserving stories is as important today as it has ever been, says Nashid Madyun, executive director of Florida Humanities. This allows young people, and adults, to learn about how the humanities shape everyday lives. More so, how they can be a catalyst for change and a more inclusive future. What are humanities? The term refers … Read more
The Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting CEO has built companies, advocated for community change and says he’s exploring a run for Tampa mayor in 2027.
We live in an age of endless digital connectivity. LinkedIn requests, Slack channels, Zoom calls, conference panels—your team has access to it all. So why is it that some of your most promising people still feel invisible? Why are high-potential employees stalling out or quietly disengaging, even in organizations with a strong culture and great … Read more
