Sarasota condo project in Rosemary District gets a boost with $50 million loan

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S3 Capital has arranged a $50 million construction loan for The Gallery Sarasota, a six-story mixed-use condominium project, in the city’s Rosemary District. The development, a joint venture between Palm One Associates and The Simpson Organization, will be located at the corner of 4th Street and Cocoanut Avenue and will include 60 condominium units, along … Read more

House Bill aims to boost financing for hurricane recovery

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) on Tuesday introduced the Rebuild & Save Act, legislation that would raise the cap on mitigation funds available through the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program, from 20 percent to 30 percent. Under current rules, homeowners and small business owners can add 20 percent to their SBA low‐interest disaster loans … Read more

Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach to bring new era of coastal luxury and resilience (PHOTOS)

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In a transformative move set to redefine beachfront living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, BH3 Management and U.S. Development have unveiled Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach — the region’s first waterfront condominium development in more than a decade. Located at 551 Gulf Blvd., the dual nine-story landmark blends modern coastal elegance with innovative resiliency features, tailored to … Read more

Metropolitan Ministries and YMCA expand services for homeless families in Pinellas

Metropolitan Ministries and the YMCA of St. Petersburg have formed a new partnership to expand services for families experiencing homelessness in Pinellas County. Under the agreement, Metropolitan Ministries will offer shelter, transitional housing, workforce development and other support services at the David and Virginia Baldwin and the Lealman Transitional Residence, facilities formerly managed by the … Read more

Regions Executives: Steady growth persists amid national uncertainty

As 2025 unfolds, economic experts at Regions Bank are closely watching how national policies and global trends will shape both the United States and Tampa Bay economies. During a recent discussion with Alan McKnight, chief investment officer, April Grajales, Tampa market executive, and Ray Hand, private wealth executive for Florida, these leaders shared insights on … Read more

USF announces search committee for next president

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has formed a search committee to identify the university’s next president. Board Vice Chair Mike Griffin, a USF alumnus and co-head of the Florida region at Savills, will lead the search committee. Griffin also chaired the university’s 2021-22 presidential search and facilitated nearly 40 listening sessions with … Read more

Tampa Bay History Center named one of nation’s best history museums

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The Tampa Bay History Center has been ranked among the top 10 history museums in the country, by USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual list is compiled by a panel of experts, with final rankings determined by public voting. The recognition places the History Center alongside some of the most prominent cultural … Read more