The president of United Landmark Associates talks about real estate trends in Tampa Bay

Don Niederpruem is a 30-plus year real estate marketing veteran whose company, United Landmark Associates, has been on the leading edge of marketing some of the largest projects in the Tampa Bay area such as Saltaire and ONE, both in St. Petersburg, Hyde Park House, Hunter’s Green and MiraBay, in Tampa, and the Ritz-Carlton Residences … Read more

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor backs Tampa Bay Wave’s inaugural LatinTech Accelerator with new federal funding

Tampa Bay Wave, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce, has announced $500,000 in new federal funding to launch the LatinTech Accelerator, a new business accelerator for founders of Latin heritage to build high-growth tech startups. Wave’s new LatinTech Accelerator was one of 15 community projects submitted by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, … Read more

Regional law enforcement and first responders partner to host summit about fentanyl awareness

Live Tampa Bay’s Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee will host a one-day training and community luncheon on January 10 at T-Pepin Hospitality Centre, in Tampa. “The Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit —Fentanyl: A National Crisis, Where We Are Today” will highlight the work of emergency response providers in the region and share … Read more

On the Scene: Chi Chi Rodriguez Western Wonderland (PHOTOS)

Bob and Debbie Basham and Tom and Mary James hosted a night at The James Museum to benefit the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation.  There was a live and silent auction, and a fireside chat with Neil and Mindy Grossman.   [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”22543,22542,22541,22540,22539,22538″]

One Liners Hillsborough: Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa Bay Partnership and more

► Tampa-based artist Ya La’ford was honored with the Blanche Armwood Legacy award at the annual National Alumnae Association of Spelman College Tampa Bay Chapter event. (Pictured above)  ► Travis Jennings, founder and chief executive officer of Finance Cape, was named president of the TIE Tampa Bay chapter, replacing longtime leader Rich Heruska.  ► The … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: New Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco project breaks ground

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco counties, in partnership with Exact-Shell Dash and the city of St. Petersburg, broke ground on a 10-unit townhome development, located on the 16th Street business corridor, bordering the Campbell Park neighborhood. The new development will be marketed exclusively to potential homeowners making less than 80% of the … Read more

Investing in the ‘Synapse’ connection

Skyway Capital Markets is back on board as the Synapse VIP sponsor for its 2023 summit. For a company that works in the mergers and acquisitions space, it may seem like a head-scratcher, but really, it’s a form of a brilliant investment from a branding and name recognition perspective. “We want people to know us … Read more

20 Questions with Joe Handy

Joe Handy has more than 20 years of experience in leading cultural institutions. He joined CMA, in 2022, from the National Black MBA Association, where he served as president and chief executive officer.  In 2005, Handy joined the Georgia Aquarium’s founding team as director of visitor services and went on to serve as the Aquarium’s … Read more