University of South Florida President Rhea Law has announced that Christian Hardigree will be the next regional chancellor of the USF St. Petersburg campus. Hardigree, who most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University, of Denver, will start her new role at USF on July 1, 2022.
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Physician Jacqueline Darna is the founder and inventor of No Mo Nausea, a manufacturer of wristbands that aid in the cessation of nausea and migraines, and essential oils to help insomnia. The company is expected to do $14 million to $15 million in revenue in 2022. The ever-ambitious Darna says her goal is closer to
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► Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro plans to open a third location, in south Lakeland, at 4209 S. Florida Ave. (Rendering above) ► Bonnet Springs Park launched the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment with a generous gift from Harrell Family Charities Fund, in a ceremony held at the GiveWell Community Foundation on behalf of
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► The Sarasota City Commission approved a partnership agreement with the Van Wezel Foundation for the planning, financing, design and construction of the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center to be located in Bay Park. (Pictured above) ► Sarasota Orchestra has agreed to buy a 32-acre, undeveloped site on Fruitville Road, between Cattlemen Road and Honore
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Guests gathered to honor St Petersburg resident Cynthia Lake Farrell and raise money to help make dreams come true for sick children. During her 35 years with Children’s Dream Fund, Dreammaker of the Year, Lake Farrell made over 3,000 dreams come true for Florida children battling life-threatening illnesses. The event, held at the Bryan Glazer
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BSWANKY: Luxuriously self-indulgent Windley Mediterranean A masterwork of craftsmanship, Flawless grade 1 American alligator in glossy azure complemented by supple Italian lambskin in the most exquisite contrasting shade of lively lime. $5,500 (Right) Windley Ophidian Unparalleled in every detail. Metallic golden yellow serpentine embossed Italian leather, featuring delicate details of warm Caribbean coral, offset by
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► Wingspan Development Group, a multistate development firm active in multifamily and mixed-use properties, and ABC Capital Corp. announced preleasing has begun for Jade at North Hyde Park, a new $46 million, mixed-use project offering 192 luxury apartments and resort-style amenities, at 608 N. Willow Ave., Tampa. ► Jose Bello was named vice president, community
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Morgan Automotive Group has opened the recently acquired, all-new, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tampa Bay and Morgan Chevrolet, both formerly under the Jim Browne name. Both dealerships are located on Florida Avenue in Tampa. This is Morgan Automotive Group’s ninth CDJR store, along with Jerry Ulm, Arrigo and more. While it is Morgan’s second
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As millions of business owners near retirement, some are dealing with the daunting challenge of deciding when, and how, to successfully sell their, potentially, largest single asset — their business. According to a recent Exit Planning Institute survey, some 4.5 million companies, representing $10 trillion in market value, will transition over the next decade. Of
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► TeBella Tea Co. opened in the Edge District of downtown St. Petersburg at 1445 Central Ave. (Pictured above) ► Stoneweg U.S., a St. Petersburg-based real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions and developments, promoted Pamela Williams to director of asset management. ► PostcardMania, a Clearwater-based, business-focused marketing company, named Jackie Payson Wirsing as
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J.P. DuBuque is “storyteller in chief” for St. Petersburg as a business and career location that connects businesses with the people and programs that will help them grow. He is a veteran corporate recruiter and experienced economic development authority who provides the strategic vision and directs the efforts of the EDC in its mission to
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The Indo-US Chamber’s Tampa Bay Chapter held its annual Banyan Ball at the Grand Hyatt, in Tampa. Community leaders were honored for their work in the Tampa Bay area. Among those honored included Shilen Patel, chief executive officer of HealthAxis, Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, Dilip Kanji, president and CEO of Impact Properties, and
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