Florida Council of 100 honors Judy Genshaft with Outstanding Floridian Award

Former University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft received the Outstanding Floridian Award from the Florida Council of 100. This is the first year the Outstanding Floridian Award has been given by the Council of 100, a nonpartisan organization of business leaders that exists to promote the economic growth of Florida. The Council of 100 … Read more

Metropolitan Ministries sends out urgent plea for food donations ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Metropolitan Ministries is sending out urgent pleas, to the Tampa Bay area community, for help collecting food ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. “Preparations for distribution to those in need are already underway, and it is only through donations from the community that the Ministries can keep up with the demand for Thanksgiving assistance,” a statement … Read more

Palm Harbor company pledges support to prevent blindness this holiday season

Regener-Eyes, a subsidiary of Regenerative Processing Plant, in Palm Harbor, will give back this holiday season by launching a campaign to help support the ongoing efforts of Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest non-profit eye health organization. Through January 15, 2021, Regener-Eyes will donate $1 to Prevent Blindness for each purchase of either Regener-Eyes LITE or … Read more

CLA names Gretchen Whalen as managing principal, announces other promotions

CliftonLarson Allen, a wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax and consulting services firm in Tampa, has announced a number of promotions including Gretchen Whalen as the firm’s managing principal. In addition to Whalen’s promotion, other CLA team members also received new titles and responsibilities. Jeff Bonick will be chief practice officer of CLA’s Sunbelt Region.   … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Belleview Island Estate

Specs: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms | 2 partial bathrooms Price: $5,495,000 DETAILS: Live in the exclusive Belleview Island gated community of Belleair in this stunning waterfront home. Experience unparalleled finishes, and western Intracoastal Gulf views, from just about every room of this home. Smart home capabilities allow for surround sound and remote/voice custom shades. Enter … Read more

One Liners: Allegiant Airlines, Ameriprise Financial and more

►Joint replacement specialist and orthopedic surgeon Alan Valadie with Coastal Orthopedics in Bradenton was honored with Blake Medical Center’s 2020 Doctor of the Year award. (Pictured above).  ► Allegiant Airlines added Boston’s Logan International Airport to its list of destinations served from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. ► Suncoast Credit Union awarded Children First a $10,000 grant … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Domus Urbana

A condominium project, Domus Urbana, is being planned for 644 3rd Ave. S., St. Petersburg. NJR Investment and Development Co., which also developed Regent Lane, a townhome community at 145 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, purchased the half-acre site in 2019 for $2.3 million. The five-story condominium building will have 40 units, ranging from 1,158 … Read more

On the Scene: Meals donated to AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products, and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, delivered 750 Jersey Mike’s Subs meals to AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel. This initiative is part of Suburban Propane’s SuburbanCares platform, which highlights its continued dedication to giving back … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: The DeMarcay

The DeMarcay, a luxury residential condominium project by GK Real Estate, in downtown Sarasota, has begun removal of two on-site structures after receiving its demolition permit from the city. In 2019, the company began the process of preparing the historic facades of the DeMarcay Hotel and Roth Cigar Factory for preservation and will continue the … Read more