Jo-Lynn Brown 
Valspar kicked off its week of Valspar Championship events by unveiling a new mural in Tampa Bay. Valspar unveiled the new “Be Bright by Valspar” mural, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, which was created to embody the connection between people and animals. The mural encompasses more than 2,000 square feet, covering a pedestrian tunnel used … Read more
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival has announced the chef duel matchups for its “Chef Showdown,” presented by Irvine Spirits, and the first-ever “Breaking Bread with Heroes” breakfast, both hosted by celebrity chef, Robert Irvine. This year’s participating restaurants, and competition lineup, will include the reigning champions from last year (listed first) versus new competitors: … Read more
GLOW24, which stands for growth, leadership, ownership, well-being and wealth, will hold its 2024 Women in Business Conference, on March 28, at Hotel Haya, in Tampa. The conference features Rita Lowman, of the HooperWill Group, as keynote speaker, and several other Tampa Bay leaders including Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s Chief Executive Officer and Publisher … Read more
GuardianSat, a Tampa-based space safety technology company, has been accepted into the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator, a part of USF Research and Innovation. The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator offers access to mentors, networking events, educational webinars, state-of-the-art facilities and critical research equipment. Co-founded by Rob Briskman, the “Godfather of Space Communications,” and Chris Rohe, GuardianSat … Read more
The city of Tampa is set to host the Urban Land Institute – Florida Summit, on April 4 and April 5, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa. The annual event serves as a gathering for professionals in real estate, construction and land use, across the state, to discuss industry-related issues in Florida. ULI said … Read more
Shumaker Advisors Vice President and Principal Sandra L. “Sandy” Murman has been named chair of the American Children’s Campaigns Team Future Leadership Council. Team Future is comprised of former policymakers, citizens, retired professionals and executives and front-line staff of children and family-focused organizations who develop a unified awareness front for Florida’s children in three broad … Read more
The Florida Aquarium has revealed the newly transformed Stingray Beach exhibit, now sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays. The updates to the hands-on experience, located on the second floor of the Aquarium, in downtown Tampa, mark a milestone in the continued collaboration between the baseball team and the renowned Aquarium. Stingray Beach offers Aquarium visitors … Read more
Trader Joe’s is planning to open another Tampa Bay location, this time in Palm Harbor. The store is planned for 33591 U.S. Highway 19 North. The grocery chain also has locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton. No official open date has been announced. Trader Joe’s announcement page, on its website, said this statement, … Read more
Signage has gone up on North Westshore Boulevard and Spruce Street announcing the new location, under construction, which will be the new home of Charley’s Steakhouse, in Tampa. The current location is 4444 W. Cypress Street. According to the signage, the new location is expected to be open in 2025. Charley’s also has locations in … Read more
JLL’s Central Florida Healthcare Practice Group has been selected to lease RITHM, the 100-acre, mixed-use, urban development centered on health care. The project, located on East Fowler, will feature the latest advancements in life sciences, research and development and health care sciences and technology. The JLL brokerage team of Lucia Hedke, managing director and Florida … Read more
