One Liners Sarasota: Southwest Airlines, Earth’s Ally and more

► The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, an independent and assisted living community in Sarasota, completed a nearly $150,000 renovation of its independent living community. ► Construction on the Metropolitan, a 200-unit apartment community on the site of the former Manatee Inns, in Bradenton, by developer Pearl Homes, is expected to begin in the second

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On the Scene: World Art Day & Project GOAT (PHOTOS)

Tampa’s Mayor Jane Castor and Maestro Mark Sforzini, of the St. Pete Opera, were in Ybor City to celebrate World Art Day and a solo exhibition by French artist Geff Strik. The event supported Project GOAT – The Global Offensive Against Trafficking. The internationally acclaimed artist Geff Strik, artist in residence for the Florida Orchestra,

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Three tips for retaining great salespeople this summer

Attracting, and keeping, good salespeople is at the top of every sales manager’s list of priorities. The better we are at inspiring, and holding on to, great salespeople, the happier, more engaged and the more successful they will be. Here are three things that you’ll want to keep in mind this summer to help your

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TBBW and Shumaker presents Wrestling with Wealth (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, and the law firm Shumaker presented this panel discussion with notable wrestlers in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. The discussion included how they were able to enter the business world and create wealth during, and after, their time in the ring. The discussion was moderated by Michael Dockins, partner

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One Liners Pinellas: Stoneweg US, TeBella Tea and more

► Nicole Peterson, vice president and mortgage loan officer with BB&T, now Truist, joined the Valor Capital team as a preferred lender for Serena by the Sea, a condominium development in Clearwater. ► PostcardMania, a marketing company in Clearwater, was honored as a winner of Energage’s first national Top Workplaces Woman-Led Culture Excellence Award. ►

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Mansions on the Market: Gated Park Street Estate

Listing price: $7.9 million Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 10,395 square feet Details: This luxury custom waterfront estate, completed in October 2020, is situated on 1.537 acres of beautiful, manicured grounds with 117 feet of waterfront. It has an eight-car garage. Its front entrance has an elegant dual stairway to the second story.

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One Liners Hillsborough: Coca-Cola Beverages, Bloomin’ Brands and more

► Vernon Ellinger was honored at a Tampa Bay Lightning game as the latest Lightning Community Hero. (Pictured above)  ► Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) launched its professional practice group with Tampa Bay attorney Diane Morton serving as executive vice president.  ► The Port Tampa Bay board of commissioners approved an agreement with Celadon Development Corp.

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Go inside Midtown Tampa as retail shops and restaurants open (PHOTOS)

There’s a buzz in Midtown Tampa this week. The $500 million project is close to some major openings and is celebrating one of its most anticipated, Tampa’s first Shake Shack. Up next, a Sephora and a Whole Foods, both completing the finishing touches before they open their doors to the public. Sal Y Mar, a

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Great Places and Spaces: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa

Related Group, a developer of high-end residential communities, launched sales on the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa. The boutique tower blends high design, five-star service and a wellness-forward living experience to create a first-of-its-kind condominium in the Tampa Bay area. The residential tower features 89 luxury residences and a selection of 12 townhome-style villas, set to break

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CEO Council of Tampa Bay names new executive director

The CEO Council of Tampa Bay’s board of directors has appointed Alyssa Rhoads as the organization’s executive director. Rhoads most recently ran and operated Eventing Tampa Bay, working alongside some of the largest companies and nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine. Rhoads succeeds Cyndi Sexton who has served

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Tampa Bay Wave opens applications for its TechWomen accelerator program

Tampa Bay Wave is accepting applications for its 2021 TechWomen Rising Accelerator program. The 90-day program was created to help women-owned tech startups. To apply for the program, the startup must be at least 51 percent owned by a woman, have operations in Florida and a financial runway of at least three months, according to

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Pet Pals Animal Shelter and a St. Pete Beach restaurant are partnering up for a ‘Doggie Date Night’

Boulevard Burgers & Tap House and Pet Pal Animal Shelter are throwing a “Doggie Date Night” event on June 17. The event will be held all day with a complimentary dog slider, or bacon strip, with any purchase. There will be raffles and prizes, including $100 restaurant gift cards. And the best part, lots of

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