Year: 2025

Strategic Property Partners moves headquarters to Water Street Tampa

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Strategic Property Partners will move its headquarters to Water Street Tampa as Velera prepares to take over its Sparkman Wharf space.

Del Webb to launch new, resort-style community in Parrish

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PulteGroup has announced plans for Del Webb Explore North River Ranch, a new residential community designed for homebuyers seeking a resort-style living experience. Located in the North River Ranch master-planned community, the development will span 413 acres, between Tampa and Sarasota, and feature 901 homes. It is designed to appeal to Gen X buyers and … Read more

Advantive acquires Australia-based company to expand e-commerce offerings

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Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its business-to-business e-commerce capabilities. Commerce Vision, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has provided B2B commerce services since 2001, serving industries including automotive, food service, medical and more. … Read more

Sprouts Farmers Market opens Largo store this week

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Sprouts Farmers Market is preparing to open a new store, at 2156 E. Bay Drive, Largo, this week. Doors are opening to customers at 7 a.m. on March 21. A weekend of activities will mark the store’s opening, running from Friday through Sunday, March 23. The store will feature a tasting bar with seasonal produce, … Read more

Beyond Banking: Lessons from The Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” Podcast

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Contributed by K. Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa “It’s not a nerdy podcast.” Those were the words that tumbled from my mouth while explaining The Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” podcast to our employees. They shared that they didn’t want another boring financial podcast—especially not one about banking. While I … Read more

One Liners Polk: Legoland, HCA Florida and more

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⊲ LEGOLAND Florida Resort is gearing up for 2025 with exciting updates including the reopening of its renovated Water Park, in February, featuring refreshed attractions like the Joker Soaker and Twin Chasers, alongside new experiences like the SEA LIFE Florida aquarium debuting in spring, revamped LEGO-themed hotel rooms, seasonal events, and ongoing family fun with … Read more

Three ways businesses can strengthen their insurance strategy in 2025

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Contributed by Jami Gold, managing director, mergers & acquisitions, commercial insurance, ME Wilson In the world of business, risk is inevitable. But in my two decades of working with middle-market businesses, I’ve seen too many companies take unnecessary risks simply because they don’t fully understand their insurance coverage. The right insurance strategy isn’t just about … Read more