The Hillsborough County Commission is launching an anti-human trafficking campaign, created by FKQ Advertising + Marketing in Clearwater, called Don’t Buy It, Tampa Bay. The campaign is in partnership with the Super Bowl but is also a sustaining program that includes awareness efforts that will continue after the big game is over. The timing is
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Palazzo Pizza, a new concept, is preparing to open its doors on January 28 at 1818 W. Platt St., Tampa. The concept was developed by Volpe Hospitality Group after being inspired by the travels, and network, of Jason Fox over the last 20 years. Fox’s hospitality career started in Tampa under the guidance of nightlife
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Amber and Ryan Duncan own a debt settlement company, Reduce My Debts, valued at $50 million. Ryan Duncan, Amber’s husband, established a regenerative agriculture farm on their 12-acre property in Bradenton, called Jubilee Organics, Amber owns two cupcake franchises and has launched Jackie, a clothing subscription and personal shopping service. In the fall of 2015,
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The 17th annual Fashion Funds the Cure, presented by Suncoast Mercedes-Benz Dealers, was held to honor children battling cancer. The charity fashion show, hosted by Gayle Guyardo, was held at Raymond James Stadium. The event featured three main viewing areas, and several private suites, for guests to experience the show based on their personal preference
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►Mutts and Martinis, St. Peterburg’s first dog waterpark and full-liquor bar, is planned for 2900 Central Ave. (Pictured above) ► Bonnie Smith was named chief information officer at Tech Data, based in Clearwater, succeeding John Tonnison, who is retiring after nearly two decades with the tech distributor. ► Cabot Properties bought property at 12210 62nd
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Listing price: $7.650 million | Specs: 5 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms | 7,121 sq. ft. Details: Welcome to West Wind, the main house and a sprawling modern masterpiece gracing the exclusive north end of Casey Key with dreamy views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay. Created by New York architect, and
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Commercial Partners Realty has announced the availability of approximately 11,400 square feet of class A, premium office space for lease in downtown St. Petersburg’s newest mixed-use building, The Mirror, located at 132 Mirror Lake Drive N. This new office, and residential, building has office space on the ground and second floors that are ready for
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► The developer of the 52-acre Westshore Marina District, in South Tampa, has unveiled new renderings of its retail component, Marina Landings. (pictured above) ► BDG Architects and Fleischman Garcia Architecture merged firms and will base its headquarters in Tampa. ► Amgen, Moffitt Cancer Center, Regions Bank and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company joined AT&T in
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Bentley’s Tweed Options Bentley Mulliner—Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division—is now offering a door trim option in tweed for the Flying Spur, Continental GT and Bentayga models. Selected to complement the interior design, and natural color harmony with many of the leather hides already throughout the cabin, four different tweeds are initially available. The tweed being used
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Yvette Segura provides leadership to the 3,700 USAA employees across Tampa and is the senior company officer in Florida. Her responsibilities include serving as the primary company representative to regional civic, industry and military organizations. She is also the senior on-site integrator/coordinator for community affairs, corporate communications, facilities, information technology, business continuation and people services.
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If there were a functioning crystal ball, it would have come in handy this time last year. The next best thing is talking to experts and asking their perspective, from experience, what can be expected in months ahead. Fortunately, TBBW knew who to ask. In their own words, here are some forecasts from some of
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When Kamala Harris gave her acceptance speech in November, for vice president, she recounted words her mother had told her, “You may be the first to do many things but make sure you’re not the last.” This quote rang close to home to Ambee Stephens, CEO of the EmpowHERment Community Center, a nonprofit organization based
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