Scenes from TBBW’s 2023 Apogee Awards VIP reception (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its 2023 Apogee Awards VIP reception for sponsors and finalists. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Presenting sponsors of the 2023 Apogee Awards include Older Lundy, Southstate and
Shopping center at Tyrone Square Mall sells for $37.8 million
Daniel Diaz Leyva, an attorney with Day Pitney, has facilitated the closing of a $16.5 million acquisition loan, in connection with a $37.8 million purchase of a retail strip, at Tyrone Square Mall, in St. Petersburg. Leyva represented the lender, Miami-based City National Bank of Florida. The buyer was Boston Capital and the seller was
Official James Beard Foundation event returning to Tampa
Beard by the Bay, an event created to celebrate the culinary greatness of the Tampa Bay region’s finest chefs, sommeliers and mixologists, is returning to Tampa, in October, for the first time since 2019. The official James Beard Foundation Event, organized by RSBP Events+PR, will be a multi-course tasting event on Sunday, October 29, at
TBBW tries things: New menu items at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and a love song for a Pizookie (PHOTOS)
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, a chain based out of Huntington Beach, California, isn’t a dining spot you will find in the monthly installment of our Posher Palate fine dining preview. But it is a fan favorite of the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth staff. You may find us enjoying deep dish pizzas, crispy fries or
USF researchers secure $1.5 million federal grant to improve water quality and reduce runoff into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico
Through a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a research team from the University of South Florida will install a bio-infiltration system at Aaran’s Pond, in Tampa’s University Area Community, where more than one in three residents live below the federal poverty level. According to principal investigator Professor Sarina Ergas,
Jafri Capital secures $3.6 million refinancing for luxury rental portfolio, in St. Pete Beach
Jafri Capital has arranged $3.6 million for the refinancing of two properties, in St. Pete Beach. All told, the firm has closed on $10 million dollars of arranged debt financing during the summer of 2023, in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area, according to a statement. Scott Glazer, of Lynx Mortgage Bank Commercial Division, originated the
Tampa Bay Rays officially announce development and partnership for new ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to move forward with the development of a new ballpark, on the site of Tropicana Field, and a development project with the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership. Plans for the ballpark include a capacity of around 30,000 for
Mansions on the Market: Waterfront home on Bahia Way (PHOTOS)
List price: $5.9 million Address: 5845 Bahia Way S., St. Pete Beach Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 5,253 square feet This three-level home, built in 2019, is located on the end of the charming beach community of Bahia Way, in St. Pete Beach, with views of Boca Ciega Bay. The home features 4
USF ranks among top 50 public universities, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of South Florida has placed among the top 50 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF also reached its highest overall position, ever, at no. 89, among all universities public or private. USF ranked no. 45 among
Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with Steve Frey (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Steve Frey, chief executive officer of Oasis Corporate Housing, at the Floridan, in downtown Tampa. Presenting sponsors included Shumaker and Warren Averett. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Frey in front of a live audience. You can read the cover story here.
20 Questions with Todd Hall
Todd Hall is the chief executive officer and founder of Talent Cloud Staffing, a premier accounting, finance and technology placement partner. With more than 20 years of experience in the talent acquisition field, Hall has been successful in connecting some of the nation’s best-in-class employers with their industry’s top-tier talent. His mission is to have
The Good Life: Rings for golden fingers and Gucci’s fall handbags (PHOTOS)
GUCCI FALL HANDBAGS Gucci Attache large messenger bag $3,980 Large duffle bag with web in Pink GG Crystal canvas $1,790 Tiger head shoulder bag in blue satin $3,290 Horsebit chain shoulder bag in original GG $2,890 Available at select Gucci stores nationwide, Gucci.com. GOLDEN FINGERS Pinky Finger: 1.45 ctw emerald cut north-south set diamond band
