Jo-Lynn Brown 
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida, a new documentary is bringing survivors’ stories, and hard-earned lessons, to screens across Tampa Bay. Rising: Surviving the Surge, produced by WGCU Public Media, chronicles the impact of the 2022 storm through gripping footage and personal accounts from residents, first responders and experts. From flooded … Read more
ZMR Capital has secured $230 million in equity and debt financing to recapitalize a 1,600-unit multifamily portfolio with properties in Florida, Georgia and Arizona. The Tampa-based real estate investment firm partnered with an institutional joint venture and secured a five-year, fixed-rate loan from Fannie Mae to complete the transaction. The portfolio includes four apartment communities … Read more
The University of South Florida is launching what’s believed to be the world’s first undergraduate concentration in health care simulation operations, to fill a critical workforce gap in hospitals, academic centers and federal agencies. Offered through USF’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), the program … Read more
It wasn’t a spreadsheet or a business plan that sealed the decision for Maryann Ferenc and Chef Marty Blitz. It was a feeling. Standing inside Casa Gomez, one of the historic buildings at the center of Ybor City’s revitalization, the two looked at each other—tears in their eyes. After nearly four decades building Mise en … Read more
News announcements from Hillsborough County.
Bentley unveiled the EXP 15, its first fully electric luxury concept SUV designed specifically for the next generation. Marking a striking new chapter in the company’s 105-year history, the new Bentley concept pushes the boundaries of what a modern, sustainable, luxury vehicle can be—blending radical design with iconic British craftsmanship. The EXP 15 is more … Read more
Commercial Residential Aluminum, a Venice-based provider of outdoor aluminum products for residential and commercial use, has been acquired by Garden City Equity, the companies announced. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker on the deal. Founded in 1992, CRA operates three facilities across the state and produces patio enclosures, fencing, railings and other … Read more
Avison Young arranges a $5M sale of Fountain Plaza, a West Tampa retail center on MacDill Avenue.
The Lynn Lewis Foundation and LLF Sports will host the annual Pink Games from October 10 to October 12, at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The multi-day event will include a flag football tournament, survivor recognition ceremony, onsite health screenings, live entertainment, food vendors and a Pink Marketplace … Read more
Proper House Group has named Seth Temple as the new chef de cuisine at Ash, its modern Italian restaurant located in the Water Street Tampa district. Temple brings over a decade of experience from top kitchens in Montreal and New Orleans, including leadership roles at Barroco, Le Chat Noir, Couvant and Kenton’s. Known for his … Read more
