Hard Rock Hotels has announced plans for the development of a new addition to the REVERB by Hard Rock portfolio in Tampa. The business casual hotel concept is designed to be an “energetic, cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals and travelers alike,” according to a statement. REVERB Tampa East is
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Donating a part of your body to help another human being survive is already an incredible decision to make. Add a global pandemic of a contagious, and potentially deadly, virus on top of it and it becomes all that more critical. For Debbie and Michael Lundberg, it wasn’t much of a decision at all. In
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Bank of Central Florida, based in Lakeland, Florida, named Lauren Fernandez as Tampa Bay market executive. The Bank has launched a five-year growth initiative, called Vision 2025, to grow the community bank across the I-4 corridor. With offices already established from Orlando to Plant City, expanding into the Tampa Bay market was the next step,
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After two years in its downtown Tampa home, Workscapes, a women-owned contract furniture company, is expanding its corporate headquarters, and showroom, at a new location. The new, long-term lease is for 31,820 square feet at Keating Resources’ distribution center at 101 S. 34th St., near downtown Tampa. Elizabeth Dvorak, CEO of Workscapes, established ownership of
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► Florida’s Board of Governors appointed four members to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees including technology executive Lyn Stanfield, transportation systems leader Beth Kigel, STEM diversity champion Laine Powell, and physician Dr. Narendra Kini. (Pictured above) ► The Lakeland Fire Department opened its new Training Center Complex at 2450 W. Lake Parker Drive.
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Source 1 Solutions celebrated a year of positive business milestones, including a recent ranking on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50. The group enjoyed treats from St. Pete Concessions, and CB Lundy’s, along with some fun outdoor activities.
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Rainer Scheer signs off on most, if not all, of his social media posts with “cheers.” It’s a testament to his unwavering positivity and perseverance. Scheer, founder of Chillounge Night, Florida Furniture Rental, the Sunset Lounge Experience, along with his wife, Patricia Filomeno, owner of Ink Graphics Media & Drone Videography Florida, make their living
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Alec Bradley Cigar’s 10-year Anniversary Sets Alec Bradley Cigar’s first boxes of its 10-Year Anniversary Fine & Rare sets are arriving in the United States. In total, 500 limited edition boxes were created. Ten years ago, Alec Bradley founder, Alan Rubin introduced the world to the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare, a novel concept and
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► Sorrento Sweets, a bakery and coffee shop that specializes in classic Italian desserts, is opening at 667 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. (Pictured above) ► OriginClear completed its move out of California, co-locating corporate headquarters with its manufacturing division near Dallas, and setting up administrative facilities at 13575 58th St. N., Clearwater. ► Achieva Credit
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Haley Crum was raised in a close family and her dad was joined by her grandfather in establishing Great American Temporary Services, a staffing and payroll firm in Clearwater, before she was born. It’s now called FrankCrum. In 2020, after years working her way up, starting from entry-level, Crum and her brother, Matt, were both
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their historic Super Bowl win Wednesday with a boat parade down the Hillsborough River, in Tampa. Tom Brady tossed the Lombardi Trophy to his teammates in another boat, Rob Gronkowski danced shirtless and fans lined the Riverwalk cheering them on. Here are some photos TBBW’s photographer, Michael McCoy, snapped as
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Christine Turner was promoted to president of ChappellRoberts, an advertising and branding agency, in Tampa. Turner will lead all facets of agency operations and growth. Colleen Chappell will remain CEO as the agency continues its long-term succession plan. “Today is a momentous day in our agency history. Christine’s unparalleled experience, commitment and passion will lead
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