Chef Jacob Rios of Union New American rose to the challenge of the high-stakes kitchen of Food Network’s Chopped, and it paid off. After an intense competition that tested his speed, creativity and resilience, Rios emerged as the Chopped champion, securing the coveted title on the episode that aired on February 18. “It’s still surreal … Read more
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for two Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside affordable housing projects in Clearwater and Lealman. In Clearwater, a 1.35-acre vacant lot will be transformed into a new neighborhood dubbed Lake Belleview. In partnership with Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services, the project will construct 24 townhomes for … Read more
Bern’s Winefest returns for its 28th year, with a weeklong slate of wine dinners, tastings and seminars, from April 21 to April 27, benefiting the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. The festival, presented by the Laxer Family Foundation in partnership with Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel, features a series of ticketed events designed … Read more
Tampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have opened Florida’s first academic medical center–affiliated behavioral health teaching hospital. The facility, a joint venture between Tampa General and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is located at 1303 West Kennedy Boulevard, in the Tampa Medical & Research District, and spans about 83,000 square … Read more
S3 Capital has arranged a $50 million construction loan for The Gallery Sarasota, a six-story mixed-use condominium project, in the city’s Rosemary District. The development, a joint venture between Palm One Associates and The Simpson Organization, will be located at the corner of 4th Street and Cocoanut Avenue and will include 60 condominium units, along … Read more
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) on Tuesday introduced the Rebuild & Save Act, legislation that would raise the cap on mitigation funds available through the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program, from 20 percent to 30 percent. Under current rules, homeowners and small business owners can add 20 percent to their SBA low‐interest disaster loans … Read more
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will reopen its in-house bistro, The Canyon, in spring 2025, as The Canyon by Catering by The Family. The restaurant, in downtown St. Petersburg, will offer a new menu featuring lunch options, casual bites, specialty coffees and craft cocktails. The redesigned space will provide table, bar and … Read more
In a transformative move set to redefine beachfront living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, BH3 Management and U.S. Development have unveiled Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach — the region’s first waterfront condominium development in more than a decade. Located at 551 Gulf Blvd., the dual nine-story landmark blends modern coastal elegance with innovative resiliency features, tailored to … Read more
Metropolitan Ministries and the YMCA of St. Petersburg have formed a new partnership to expand services for families experiencing homelessness in Pinellas County. Under the agreement, Metropolitan Ministries will offer shelter, transitional housing, workforce development and other support services at the David and Virginia Baldwin and the Lealman Transitional Residence, facilities formerly managed by the … Read more
Valspar will extend its title sponsorship of the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship through 2030. The event, held annually on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort since 2000, offers an $8.7 million purse. The winner will receive 500 FedExCup points and $1.72 million. Defending champion Peter Malnack is set to return, after capturing his first PGA … Read more
