Margaritaville at Sea Islander announces new 2027 itineraries, including first 8-night cruises

Margaritaville at Sea Islander has unveiled its 2027 cruise schedule, featuring several new itineraries, including the brand’s first 8-night voyages and its first overnight stay in New Orleans. Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, the Islander will offer a variety of four- to 10-night cruises with expanded destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Among … Read more

Omni Public names former state Rep. Jackie Toledo vice president of operations

Omni Public has appointed Jackie Toledo, former Florida State Representative and civil engineer, as vice president of operations. Toledo will lead the firm’s legislative affairs efforts and help guide organizational growth. Toledo served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022, representing District 60. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation and infrastructure … Read more

Ruth Eckerd Hall adds Corvo Bianco as new food vendor

Ruth Eckerd Hall has a new partnership with Dunedin-based restaurant Corvo Bianco, which will begin offering food for purchase at the venue. The one-year agreement includes service at the John Geigle Grand Lobby bar and the England Family Music Garden, ahead of performances. The partnership will launch during the concert featuring Geoff Tate, founding member … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Waterways Apartments and Marina (RENDERINGS)

Work has begun on Waterways Apartments and Marina, a 39-acre waterfront development, in north St. Pete, set to bring over 470 rental units to Gandy Boulevard. Miami-based Key International is behind the project, which includes 324 apartments and 53 townhomes, along 3,000 feet of water frontage. Plans also feature an 8,000-square-foot waterfront restaurant, a marina, … Read more

Hurricane proofing can be attractive too

As hurricane season approaches, many homeowners in Tampa Bay face a critical decision: how to protect their property while preserving its elegance and architectural integrity. The memories of last year’s storms are still fresh—devastating winds, flooding rains and the impact that the unprecedented hurricane season left in its wake. But protecting your home doesn’t have … Read more

One Liners Polk: Tampa Bay Pickleball Academy, Wheelchairs 4 kids and more

⊲ Tampa Bay Pickleball Academy has been approved to open an indoor facility in a warehouse off Gateway Boulevard, in West Lakeland. ⊲ Wheelchairs 4 Kids, in partnership with Integrity Home Improvement and People’s Church, has provided a 13-year-old, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, with a life-changing wheelchair-accessible shower, transforming his daily care and quality … Read more