Things to Do: Save The Kids to host Gatsby Gala benefiting pediatric cancer research

Save The Kids will host its annual Gatsby Gala on Feb. 28, with proceeds supporting pediatric cancer research. The event aims to accelerate animal trials and advance human trials, for new treatment developments. The organization has spent the past year planning the event, which will serve as a fundraiser to support its mission. Tickets are … Read more

Ronto Group announces new Sarasota Bay condominium project (RENDERINGS)

The Naples-based Ronto Group is expanding its presence in Sarasota with a new luxury condominium project, Amara on Sarasota Bay, set to be built on Golden Gate Point. Demolition of the former Pier 550 condominiums began Jan. 23 to make way for the nine-story development which will include 54 residences, across two towers. The 2.3-acre … Read more

USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down following national search for successor

University of South Florida President Rhea Law says she plans to step down after a national search is conducted to select her successor. Law, who has led USF since August 2021—first as interim president, before being appointed permanently, in March 2022—expressed gratitude for her tenure at the university. “During my tenure we established bold goals … Read more

One Liner Pinellas: Shumaker, St. Petersburg College and more

⊲ The Crosswinds Shopping Center, at 2030 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, fully leased with anchor tenants including Marshalls, Michaels, Bealls and Havertys, was sold by Michigan-based Cambridge Investors to Georgia-based Crim & Associates and Wallace Properties for $20.5 million.  ⊲ Three parcels of land in Clearwater’s Airport Industrial Park—4400, 4600 and 4800 140th Avenue … Read more

New Year, Same Resolution- Save More on Taxes

Contributed by Taylor K. Ranker, II, CEO and Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office At Questmont Virtual Family Office, we’ve decided to stick with one of our standard New Year’s Resolutions: to save our friends and clients more in taxes than ever before by discovering and implementing cutting-edge tax strategies.  When evaluating tax strategies, we … Read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium debuts BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit (PHOTOS)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has unveiled its BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit, an interactive attraction designed to promote health awareness among families. The three-year partnership with BayCare kicks off with the first phase opening in the Mangrove Key Kids Zone, just outside the aquarium’s animal hospital and surgical suite. The exhibit highlights the parallels between human health … Read more

Sam and Casey Ellison to co-chair St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 2025 Heroes Ball

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has named Sam and Casey Ellison as co-chairs for the 2025 Heroes Ball, set for April 5, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The annual black-tie fundraiser, which attracts more than 600 attendees, supports the hospital’s pediatric services. This year’s event aims to raise $2 million to expand the … Read more