The Tampa Arts Alliance has secured a 5,000-square-foot space, in downtown Tampa, thanks to a $1 million in-kind donation from Farley White Interests. The street-level space, located at 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., in the Fifth Third Center, sits at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Tampa Street, directly across from Lykes Gaslight Park. The gift, … Read more
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has appointed Linda O. Simmons as chair of its board of trustees, alongside the addition of three new board members. Simmons, a longtime board member and local business leader, will serve a two-year term as chair, beginning July 1, 2025. She currently serves as president and primary shareholder at R.R. … Read more
Douglas Elliman has named Andrew Greenwell as managing broker of its Sarasota office. Greenwell, previously the founder and chief executive officer of Venture Sotheby’s International Realty and a former cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing San Francisco, returns to his hometown with more than two decades of brokerage experience in markets including Washington, California … Read more
Toorak Capital Partners, based in Tampa, has crossed a major milestone, announcing it has funded more than $15 billion in mortgage loans since its founding in 2016. The real estate lending platform, which focuses on business-purpose loans for professional real estate investors, has originated over 35,000 loans backed by residential, multifamily and mixed-use properties across … Read more
Shumaker has named Rodney L. Eason Jr. as its first chief human resources officer. With more than 25 years of experience, Eason will oversee the firm’s overall human resources strategy including organizational development, recruitment, retention, compliance and performance management. “As Shumaker continues to grow, Rodney’s role will be imperative in scaling our people strategy, enhancing … Read more
Construction is underway for the St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social, a 45,000-square-foot indoor sports and social club, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Set to open in August 2025, the facility will offer 14 indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts and six cabana-style table tennis stations. Additional amenities include a boutique gym, sauna, cold … Read more
For Dr. Rajan “Raj” Wadhawan, the mission to care for children has long been personal. A neonatologist by training, he’s spent much of his 13-year tenure with AdventHealth focused on the youngest and most vulnerable patients, including six years as chief executive officer of the system’s children’s and women’s hospitals, in Orlando. Now, as chief … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has named Robyn L. Ostrem as its next chief executive officer. She will begin her new role on August 4. Ostrem has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a long-standing commitment to youth development. She most recently served as senior vice president of operations at … Read more
Union New American is heating up Tampa’s summer dining scene with a major menu refresh across brunch, lunch and dinner, under Executive Chef Jacob Rios. The modern Westshore restaurant is introducing dozens of new dishes that reflect both seasonal ingredients and Rios’ signature culinary style. The release marks Rios’ first full menu overhaul since winning … Read more
The Founders Live pitch competition is coming to downtown St. Petersburg on July 17, at The Birchwood, offering early-stage entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their boldest business ideas in just 99 seconds. Hosted by JOTO PR and its chief evangelist Karla Jo Helms, recently named the Founders Live City Leader for Tampa Bay, the event … Read more
