The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, in downtown St. Pete, opened its new signature restaurant, Elliott Aster, marking the first phase of a renovation under owners Bryan and Shanna Glazer.
Construction Casualty Insurance, of St. Petersburg, partnered with Texas-based Higginbotham to scale its AI-powered risk management platform, CompCorrect, nationwide.
Velera, a leading credit union service organization based in St. Petersburg, appointed a new executive committee for its board of directors, with Cathie Tierney, of Community First Credit Union, serving as chair.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will convert its on-campus Rada Apartments, in St. Petersburg, into family housing for critically ill pediatric patients, thanks to a $1 million donation from Hogs for the Cause.
Fit2Run will debut a new flagship store and launch its lifestyle concept, 6Laps, in downtown St. Pete, opening two connected retail spaces, at 801 Central Avenue.
MarineMax senior yacht consultant Scott Roberton was honored with the 2024 Ocean Alexander Annual Sales Award for his exceptional performance and client service.

⬅️ Slim Charmer, a 26-seat martini lounge from the Wild Child team, opened in St. Pete’s Grand Central District, at 2706 Central Avenue, serving seasonal cocktails and small plates in a cozy 1940s-era space.
Pinellas County finalized the $3 million purchase of the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve, protecting the Tarpon Springs green space, in partnership with WK Preservation Group.
Haddy, a 3D-printed furniture company, opened the world’s largest 3D-printing micro-factory in St. Pete, bringing AI-powered production to a 32,000-square-foot space near the EDGE District.
St. Petersburg College will launch a new Digital Media bachelor’s degree this fall, offering hands-on training to help students transition from freelance work to full-time creative careers.

Torose Equities, alongside RKG Holdings and HSH Holdings Co., acquired the fully leased downtown St. Petersburg property anchored by Ford’s Garage and Aji Ceviche, a Latin American restaurant concept yet to open, at 200 1st Avenue South. ➡️
David Delrahim, a partner with Shumaker in St. Petersburg, was appointed by Chief Judge Shawn Crane to the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Professionalism Panel, recognizing his leadership and service in the legal community.
Palm Harbor-based Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services ranked No. 29 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 list of Top Franchises Under $100,000, rising from No. 37 last year.
Derby Lane’s 130-acre site, in St. Pete, has new ownership following a merger between St. Pete Kennel Club and Connecticut-based Rally Acquisition Co., with redevelopment plans expected to follow.
The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement has announced plans for a $10 million expansion, adding a five-story, 11,300-square-foot addition to its downtown St. Pete campus.
⬇️ Pepe’s Cantina Mexican Grill opened in Historic Kenwood, taking over the former Cider Press space, with a menu of tacos, tableside guac and margaritas.

Pinellas County launched a new volunteer platform, GivePulse, offering a streamlined way for residents to sign up for opportunities, log service hours and connect with coordinators.





