The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County has named Erin Silk as president and chief executive officer. Silk officially assumed the role on June 15. Lisa Krouse, who led the agency since August 2021, has retired. In the fall of 2022, following a search for a new CEO, Silk was selected to succeed Krouse by
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The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has approved a plan for financing an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The estimated cost for a new stadium is $340 million. The approval by the board authorizes the USF Financing Corp. to issue a debt of $200 million that the
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Moffitt Cancer Center and the YMCA of the Suncoast are working together to improve health and wellness among cancer survivors and their families. Moffitt is the new sponsor of YMCA of the Suncoast’s cancer survivorship program. Together, the two organizations will work to expand the 12-week wellness program to offer more benefits to its participants,
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Kahwa Coffee Roasters has released a batch of its limited-edition 17th Anniversary Whiskey Barrel-Aged Blend. The coffee beans are aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon for three months, which adds a slight whiskey flavor to the brew. This coffee is available in 8oz bags only. You can order a batch online at Kawhacoffee.com.
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Address: 33642 Blanton Road, Dade City List price: $19 million Specs: 5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 3 half bathrooms DetaiIls: At $19 million this private, custom-built estate in Dade City is the highest-priced listing in Pasco County. Located at 33642 Blanton Road, and named La Hacienda Del Cielo by the owners, the home is approximately 10,000
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The Cordova Inn, at 253 2nd Ave. N., in downtown St. Petersburg, celebrated its groundbreaking. The new construction will be five stories tall and sits next to the original hotel. It will bring the Cordova Inn’s total rooms to 97, when complete. There are also plans for a restaurant on the first floor and a
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The latest version of Louis Vuitton’s Maison’s Horizon Light Up wireless earphone collection expands Louis Vuitton’s ecosystem of high-end connected objects that deliver a best-in-class combination of design and performance. The earphones come in a charging case, backlit by LEDs that indicate battery life. The case’s silhouette mimics the iconic Louis Vuitton Tambour watch case adorned with
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The Indo-US Chamber honored four community leaders at the 2023 Banyan Ball. Danny Persaud, chief executive officer and president of MidFlorida Armored and ATM Services, was honored as Businessman of the Year. Santosh Govindaraju, CEO of Convergent Capital Partners, was honored as the Community Service Leader of the Year. Sidd Pagidipati, chairman of Ayon Capital,
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Executive Director, Gracepoint Foundation Danny Cooper leads, and directs, all day-to-day activities of the Foundation including all fundraising and events conducted by the Foundation. Gracepoint Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of mental health conditions and remove the stigma associated with mental health. In doing so, the Foundation raises critical financial support for the operations of
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REM Capital celebrated the groundbreaking for its latest development, in St. Petersburg, Ellington Place, an apartment community. Located at 770 4th Ave., N., the design for Ellington Place is inspired by the jazz era and the legendary Duke Ellington, according to a statement. Each of the 220 studio and one-bedroom apartments will include high-quality finishes
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay has released unseen photos of its two, new 14th-floor event spaces offering panoramic views of Tampa Bay. The main event space, Skylark, encompasses 3,400 square feet of indoor space, including 1,800 square feet of pre-function space. It also has a 1,400-square-foot outdoor rooftop terrace with bay and city views. Its sister
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Medical Technology Associates, a Pinellas Park-based provider of medical gas services, testing and equipment, has acquired Premier Medical, headquartered in Tennessee, with a branch office in Florida. Premier will now have access to MTA’s software platforms for the benefit of employees and customers, according to a statement. “Together, we will broaden our service offerings, expand our
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