Jo-Lynn Brown 
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 … Read more
Subaru of Wesley Chapel, the Tampa Bay area’s newest, and largest, Subaru retailer, celebrated its grand opening. Scott Fink, company CEO and visionary behind Subaru of Wesley Chapel, expressed his excitement. “We built Subaru of Wesley Chapel to meet the Bay area’s growing demand for Subaru products and services,” said Fink, the chief executive officer … Read more
Florida Urology Partners, a Tampa-based urologic specialty consortium which provides comprehensive care, and treatment, for conditions including urological and other closely related cancers, has expanded its footprint into Hernando and Pasco counties with the incorporation of Suncoast Urology into its group. Suncoast Urology has locations in Hudson, Spring Hill and Brooksville. “The addition of Suncoast … Read more
Veransa Group, a Sarasota organic compost supplier and provider of recycling services, has named Dave Vaughn as chief executive officer. Vaughn will oversee the company’s operations, managing integrations of acquisitions and greenfield locations, and the development of compost and other sustainable, reuse products. Vaughn brings more than 35 years of experience in the environmental services … Read more
Michael Saunders & Company agent Barbara Sassen May has listed an 11,275-square-foot, 8-bedroom, 12-bathroom bayfront estate, in Sarasota’s Harbor Acres, for $33,825,000. The custom-built home was completed in 2022, with a modern, British West Indies-style designed by Naples-based Stofft Cooney Architects, built by Perrone Construction of Sarasota and landscaped by Stephen Hazeltine of Venice. The … Read more
It started in 1926, when John “Jack” McKibbon Sr. and his brother, Marvin McKibbon, had the idea to open a grocery store in Gainesville, Georgia, and opened a Piggly Wiggly franchise. That entrepreneurial mindset led to other businesses under the McKibbon name, eventually evolving into a hospitality company with Holiday Inn franchises, in Georgia. McKibbon … Read more
Up, a rooftop lounge with dining and entertainment located at Union New American, a Next Level Brands concept, is scheduled to open today. Starting at $200 per person, guests purchase custom packages, with bottle service, curated to offer an “immersive dining experience” with live music and dancing. Lauren “Lolo” Mayhew, a Tampa-based singer, disc jockey … Read more
The Pinellas County Urban League’s board of directors has named Nikki Gaskin-Capehart as its new president and chief executive officer. Gaskin-Capehart will be the first woman to lead the 46-year-old entity, succeeding the late Reverend Watson L. Haynes, II, who served for 10 years in the role. Previously Gaskin-Capehart has been outreach director for U.S. … Read more
Bern’s Steak House has announced the launch of Legacy 9, the latest barrel-aged beer offering, as part of the restaurant brand’s annual Legacy Series in collaboration with breweries. This year, Bern’s partnered with St. Petersburg-based Mastry’s Brewing, for the second time, on a saison-style “biere de garde” ale (characterized by a toasted malt aroma and … Read more
Ideal Image, based in Tampa, has named Physician Tara Margarella as chief medical officer. In her new role, Margarella will lead Ideal Image’s innovation pipeline and medical team, reporting directly to Sharon Leite, chief executive officer, according to a press statement. Margarella will lead Ideal Image’s medical board, overseeing the company’s medical affairs and medical … Read more
