Regions Bank has reopened its downtown Tampa branch following a full renovation, aimed at delivering a more personalized, tech-forward banking experience. Located at the base of the 100 N. Tampa St. tower, the redesigned branch eliminates the traditional teller line, in favor of one-on-one service with local bankers. The updated layout features technology upgrades such … Read more
Comcast Business has expanded its connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, launching new client services teams in Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The move aims to support enterprise customers—many located outside of Comcast’s traditional service areas—with services including global secure networking, advanced cybersecurity and unified communications. One of the first … Read more
Girls Inc. of Pinellas will host its annual #FuelHerFire Gala on Saturday, April 26, at The Fort Harrison, in Clearwater. The organization aims to raise $300,000 to fund summer camp scholarships and expand transportation services to four additional middle schools. The event will feature student speakers and a showcase of fathers sharing their daughters’ Girls … Read more
From poverty in Maine to building a $110B wealth management firm, Shirl Penney’s rise is reshaping Tampa Bay’s financial landscape.
Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the largest Hooters franchisees, have agreed in principle to acquire more than 100 company-owned restaurants from Hooters of America. The buyer group includes original Hooters founders and franchisees who currently operate about 30% of the brand’s franchised domestic locations. These operators run 14 of the top 30 … Read more
Pat Geraghty will step down as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue, at the end of 2025. Geraghty has led the organization since 2011, overseeing its transformation from Florida’s largest health insurer into a national health solutions enterprise with operations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Under his … Read more
Kolter Urban and BH Group have opened the sales gallery for Olana Naples Residences, an exclusive beachfront development, offering 12 estate-sized homes, starting at $30 million. Located at 294 14th Avenue South, the gallery showcases the project’s design and features, including a display kitchen by Champalimaud Design, a scale model and an interactive 360-degree virtual … Read more
Basis Industrial, a privately held real estate owner and operator, based in Delray Beach, has acquired a portfolio of five business parks in the Tampa Bay area, for $60 million. The acquisition, which closed March 19, adds 472,512 square feet to Basis’ holdings and doubles its footprint in the Tampa metropolitan area. Basis now owns … Read more
The inaugural St. Pete Country Fest is set to bring more than 40 country music artists to Vinoy Park, from Nov. 21–23, 2025. The three-day waterfront event will feature performances across three stages and include a mix of legendary acts and rising stars. Headliners include Parker McCollum, The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival. … Read more
Developers PMG and MoneyShow have secured a $208 million construction loan for One Park Sarasota, an 18-story luxury condominium project, in downtown Sarasota’s waterfront district. The financing, provided by RMWC, will support the continued construction of the 86-unit tower located in The Quay, a bayside community. One Park broke ground in October 2024, and is … Read more
