One Liners Sarasota/Manatee: Tidewell Foundation, Advocate Health Advisors and more

► The Center for Architecture Sarasota appointed Ryan Perrone, owner and co-founder of Nautilus Homes, to its board of directors. ►The Players Centre for Performing Arts, in Sarasota, named William Skaggs CEO. ►Academic Alliance in Dermatology opened a location, in Sarasota, at 6600 University Parkway E., Suite 102, inside the Center Point Medical Office. ►Tidewell … Read more

On the Scene: Stageworks & Tampa Bay Fashion Week

Stageworks, in partnership with Tampa Bay Fashion Week, held its first in-person fundraising event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stageworks Theatre was transformed into a runway to showcase fashion lines inspired by six Stageworks productions and created by local designers. One of the designers, the House of Dani B, was invited to … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Swann Estates stunner

Details: This two-story, custom-built home is in the heart of Swann Estates, in the neighborhood of Beach Park. It’s located on a corner lot with a side-facing, oversize, two-car garage and large driveway, with plenty of parking. There’s an option for the master bedroom on the first or second floor, each with double vanities in … Read more

Diamond View unveils new virtual studio in Tampa (PHOTOS)

Diamond View Tampa

Diamond View, a five-time Emmy award-winning video agency in Tampa, announced the launch of Vū, a 10,000 square foot virtual production studio home to one of the world’s largest LED Volumes. Vū features extended reality (XR) technology that was recently popularized by Lucasfilm’s in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, as well as advanced in-panel … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Workscapes, AdventHealth and more

► Tampa restauranteur Jeff Gigante has a new partnership with entrepreneurs Andrew Wright and Joseph Guggino to establish Next Level Brands, which will open several restaurants in the Tampa Bay area centered around exceptional service and creating iconic spaces. (Jeff Gigante pictured above) ► Workscapes, in Tampa, named Ed Goff the Gulf Coast market president … Read more

Site demolition for The Collection in Sarasota begins

The Collection, a 10-story contemporary building from MK Equity Corporation and DSDG Architects, located at 1335 Second Street in downtown Sarasota, has begun site demolition. The Collection will offer 12 residences, including five full-floor penthouses. Prices start in the mid-$1 millions. Other notable features of the building include an amenity level with a lap pool, … Read more

Two Florida-based health systems get board approval for merger

The board of directors for Empath Health and Stratum Health System have formally approved the merger of the two organizations, pending regulatory approval. The merger will create the country’s largest not-for-profit health system delivering non-acute care, and services, through its medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses, according to a … Read more

Support local: Downtown St. Pete businesses hosting a Holiday Sidewalk Social

Downtown St. Petersburg retail businesses z•aa dress up studio, Twig and Book + Bottle is hosting its first Holiday Sidewalk Social on Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place along the Sixth Street North sidewalk, between Central Avenue and First Avenue North. There will be wine tastings, live … Read more

On the Scene: Treat Yourself Like A Queen Women’s Expo

The All About Women Expo at University Town Center, in Sarasota, featured beauty, wellness and fashion. The runway show featured clothing from Dillard’s, Macy’s and Tommy Bahama. Models were from Maria Schon Model Agency. Photos by Maya Mouis [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”10172,10171,10169″]