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Stahl & Associates Insurance has reached an agreement to acquire Orlando-based Morse Insurance Agency. The addition of Morse Insurance Agency will expand Stahl & Associates’ footprint in Florida, a statement said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition closed on December 1. “The insurance industry is changing and consolidating at a rapid pace. … Read more
Whether running through busy streets to a business meeting, cycling from one neighborhood to another for a quick workout, or city hopping during the weekend to catch an art show, speed and performance are essential. Mont Blanc’s new Urban Racing Spirit collection was created for the hectic and unexpected pace of city life. Recalling the … Read more
Details: Inside the artisan-crafted gates, you will be amazed at this tropical paradise. Consisting of a main house with an attached apartment and two guest houses, this large estate is perfect for those seeking casual and private living. The climate-controlled, covered patio on the ground floor, and the pool area with a fire pit and … Read more
Let’s be real… New Year’s Eve celebrations are more often than not a major let down. Parties that bore, expensive events that are over packed and understocked, and pre-set dinners with poor service have all become the norm. I’m here to help you make your NYE bash a party to remember so you can kick … Read more
In the space previously occupied by Cork N Brew Bistro, a sushi restaurant has moved in. Sekushi, known for its sushi, noodles and other Asian fare, is scheduled to open this month. The restaurant’s flagship location is based in Las Vegas in the Paris Casino and is owned and operated by HIG Management Group, also … Read more
Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland has released blueprints for the school’s future, consisting of a five-year strategic plan and a vision for a research park adjacent to campus. Titled “Advancing to Excellence,” the plan outlines the academic and economic goals the university will work to attain by 2023. One goals is to influence economic development … Read more
Bromley Companies revealed renderings of the first office tower in the Midtown Tampa project, Midtown One. The seven-story, 140,000 square-foot Midtown One tower will connect to an adjacent parking deck with a 100-foot, covered pedestrian skybridge on the second level, and the ground-floor retail will integrate into Midtown Tampa’s $500 million, 22-acre master plan. Construction … Read more
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing $400,000 in Metropolitan Ministries, over the next two years, to help the organization build 112 new affordable housing units called SabalPlace, in Brandon. The project will be the second phase of a residential development project being completed by Blue Sky Communities. “We wanted to find property in a stable … Read more
Vaco is a management consulting firm in Tampa. The company, founded in 2002 by Jerry Bostelman, provides recruiting services across the United States. Vaco recently completed a major renovation. Here are the details: How long has Vaco been in the space? Five years What were the reasons for the remodel? The reason we decided to … Read more
Photos by Michael McCoy When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, a young Brian Murphy had it all figured out. “I was going to go to Florida State University, I was going to major in accounting and I was going to be in business,” Murphy says as he laughs earnestly. “My … Read more
