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Year: 2025
TD Bank earns top marks in trust, problem resolution in J.D. Power survey
TD Bank has been ranked No. 1 in Florida for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. TD earned a score of 688 out of 1,000 — 28 points above the regional average, rising two spots from last year’s ranking. The study evaluates consumer satisfaction in areas such as account … Read more
Port Tampa Bay expands connectivity with new weekly Maersk container service
Port Tampa Bay welcomed the SEASPAN LIMA vessel this week, as part of Maersk’s new America Shuttle 2 service, marking the service’s first call at the port. The weekly container service connects Tampa with Cartagena, Colombia and is part of Maersk’s new global East-West Network, under the Gemini Cooperation. It expands Port Tampa Bay’s access … Read more
Super Bowl Champion Logan Ryan hosts culinary fundraiser for animal shelters
Two-time Super Bowl champion and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Logan Ryan will host a fundraising event on Monday, March 31, at Armature Works in Tampa, to support animal rescues and shelters across the country. Ryan, now an analyst for CBS Sports, and his wife, Ashley, are organizing the annual “Chow Down” through their nonprofit, the … Read more
Shutts & Bowen adds employee benefits attorney to Tampa office
Andrew W. McLaughlin has joined Shutts & Bowen as a partner in the firm’s Tampa office. McLaughlin, an experienced labor and employment attorney, will work within the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. He advises clients on employee benefits including 401(k) plans, health benefits and executive compensation. He also has experience handling matters involving ERISA, equity incentive … Read more
USF hires Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson as men’s basketball coach
Bryan Hodgson has been named head coach of the University of South Florida men’s basketball team. Hodgson joins USF after two seasons as head coach at Arkansas State, where he led the program to back-to-back, 20-win seasons and two post-season appearances, including the school’s first National Invitation Tournament berth in over 30 years. In the … Read more
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater expands tourism marketing to Mexico
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has partnered with PTG Consulting to expand its tourism marketing efforts in Mexico. The partnership is aimed at increasing Mexican tourism to the region and adds to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater’s existing international representation in the U.K., Ireland, Scandinavia, Brazil, Germany and Central Europe. PTG Consulting, a travel and hospitality marketing agency with … Read more
Pinellas County adopts short-term rental ordinance for unincorporated areas
The Pinellas County Commission has adopted a new ordinance aimed at increasing oversight and accountability for short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance establishes a certification process for rental owners, sets safety and occupancy requirements and outlines rules on parking, noise and inspections. The goal is to preserve quality of life … Read more
Circus-inspired boutique hotel opens in Sarasota’s St. Armands District (RENDERINGS)
Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a new boutique hotel inspired by Sarasota’s circus heritage, has officially opened on Florida’s west coast. Located steps from Lido Beach, the 135-room hotel features a design that blends Art Deco and circus-inspired elements including striped columns, ornate feather chandeliers and vintage circus posters. The hotel is part of the Opal … Read more
Fifth Third Bank ranked no. 1 in Florida for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power
J.D. Power named Fifth Third Bank as Florida’s top retail bank for customer satisfaction, for the second consecutive year, according to its 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. The study highlighted that customers rated Fifth Third the highest in account offerings and overall value. Fifth Third Chief Operating Officer Jamie Leonard said the recognition reflects … Read more