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Sirata Beach Resort has completed a $25 million renovation of its guest rooms, suites, lobby and fitness center. The beachfront property, which has been a staple along the Gulf Coast since the 1960s, is owned and managed by Columbia Sussex. The property will transition into a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, following the completion of … Read more
From health care to finance, these top-rated employers are shaping a more inclusive future for women in the workplace, right here in the Tampa Bay region. If you’re a woman building your career in Tampa Bay or its surrounding counties, you’re in good company — literally. Five major employers with deep roots in the region … Read more
Republic Bank & Trust Company has announced two key leadership promotions within its executive ranks, naming Christy Ames as executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel, and Scott Nardi as senior vice president, chief risk and compliance officer. Ames, who joined Republic Bank in 2018, has more than 25 years of legal experience … Read more
In late 2019, the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth team sat down to hear Robert Hessel’s story for the first time. It was touching and introduced us to a wonderful partner and advertiser, and then we learned that there was more to the story than we initially thought. These things can happen in this media … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber celebrated the achievements of local businesses and leaders during its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, held at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The annual event recognized outstanding contributions to the region’s economic and social vitality, with honors spanning a range of industries and categories. A record number of nominations were submitted … Read more
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Pasco County business news shows growth in retail, health care and community efforts, reinforcing its role in Tampa Bay’s economy.
Construction crews at the Tampa Museum of Art will begin relocating the downtown dog park at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, marking the first visible step in the museum’s long-planned Centennial Expansion. The relocation of the dog park, which will be replaced with two new dog play areas between Curtis Hixon Park and Kiley Gardens, sets … Read more
A new listing in Siesta Key combines privacy and waterfront access. Located at 4315 Mangrove Place, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom estate sits on South Cocoanut Bayou Island, a private residential enclave with only four homes. The asking price is $15.95 million. The home includes a separate guest house, with its own elevator, more than 7,000 square … Read more
A 150-acre site, in Wesley Chapel, is set to become the region’s next major mixed-use development, following a $5.5 million acquisition loan from Miami-based Linkvest Capital. GPI Tampa, an entity of GPI Real Estate Group led by developer Roy Abrams, acquired the land, three contiguous parcels, at 9247 Kenton Road, for roughly $4.98 million. The … Read more
