CASS Contemporary launches digital marketplace

CASS Contemporary, a global art consultancy with a strong presence in Tampa, plans to launch a new digital marketplace, CASS MRKT PLCE in February 2025, to connect emerging and established artists with collectors in a curated space. Founded by Cassie and Jake Greatens, CASS Contemporary has built a reputation for curating collections that feature iconic … Read more

Luxury waterfront community announced in Apollo Beach

Impact Properties has announced Hammock Bay, a new gated luxury waterfront community that is planned for Apollo Beach. The development will feature 47 homesites with deep-water access, direct dockage and custom-designed estate homes by Bartlett Custom Homes and Tide Homes. Hammock Bay is one of the last waterfront developments in the area. The project will … Read more

Richard Gonzmart donates $1 million to Jesuit High School

Richard Gonzmart, a 1971 graduate of Jesuit High School and a Tampa restaurateur, has donated $1 million to the school. This latest gift adds to Gonzmart’s long-standing contributions to Jesuit High, which include previous multimillion-dollar donations. Gonzmart, owner of the 1905 Family of Restaurants that includes Tampa landmarks such as the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor … Read more

Tampa’s Scott and Kathy Fink donate $5 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced that Scott and Kathy Fink, in Tampa, have donated $5 million to support children’s health care in West Central Florida. Their gift will help fund the construction of a new, dedicated children’s hospital facility, set to open in 2030, which will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. … Read more

Peak Surf Park secures land in Pasco County, targets 2027 opening

Rendering of a planned surf park in Pasco County featuring a wave lagoon, palm-lined beach, and surfers in a resort-style setting

Peak Surf Park plans a surf-focused destination in Pasco County as part of a large-scale mixed-use development, targeting a 2027 opening.

How Jason Alpert and Alpert Enterprises changed the game for charity-based auctioneering

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Auctioneering is an art form and no one knows this better than Jason Alpert. As the founder of Alpert Enterprises, he has been at the forefront of the industry in the Tampa Bay area for nearly two decades. Alpert Enterprises thrives in a specific niche—events and fundraisers for charities—which has made Alpert’s business a unique … Read more

Taylor Morrison expanding in Tampa with seven new communities in 2025

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Taylor Morrison plans to open seven new communities across Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee counties, in 2025, adding more than 3,300 homes to the Tampa Bay area. The expansion includes the builder’s first developments in Plant City, Apollo Beach and Hudson, alongside new projects in Palmetto and Parrish. Homes will range from the $300,000s to the … Read more

American Integrity Insurance donates $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries at Gratitude Gathering

American Integrity Insurance announced a $100,000 donation to Metropolitan Ministries, during its Gratitude Gathering event on Friday. The donation will sponsor 1,000 collection barrels, across the region, gathering essential food and toys for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent initiative, which helps families facing hardship. The funds will also support expanded services to meet the community’s growing … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Oyster Bay Estates (PHOTOS)

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Address: 1310 S Lake Shore Drive, Sarasota Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4 full bathrooms, 2 partial bathrooms | 9,225 square feet List price: $28,350,000 This bayfront, Italian neo-classical Renaissance estate sits on 1.26 acres with 140 feet of frontage on Little Sarasota Bay. The property, restored and expanded in 2020 by an Italian architect, features … Read more