Charley’s Steakhouse Tampa to relocate across from International Plaza

Signage has gone up on North Westshore Boulevard and Spruce Street announcing the new location, under construction, which will be the new home of Charley’s Steakhouse, in Tampa. The current location is 4444 W. Cypress Street. According to the signage, the new location is expected to be open in 2025. Charley’s also has locations in

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JLL tapped to lease new health care and life sciences development site in Tampa (RENDERINGS)

JLL’s Central Florida Healthcare Practice Group has been selected to lease RITHM, the 100-acre, mixed-use, urban development centered on health care. The project, located on East Fowler, will feature the latest advancements in life sciences, research and development and health care sciences and technology. The JLL brokerage team of Lucia Hedke, managing director and Florida

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20 Questions with Clara Reynolds

As chief executive officer and president of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Clara Reynolds leads a staff of nearly, 400 employees who respond to thousands of requests for help, every year. Crisis services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The agency provides a wide range of programs, and services, based

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The Good Life: Genesis and International Diamond Center

Genesis Electrified GV70  The Genesis Electrified GV70 was named the 2024 EV Pulse EV of the Year.  Launched in early 2023, the Electrified GV70 represents the third, fully electric model in the Genesis lineup. It is the first Genesis model assembled in the United States at the brand’s manufacturing facility, in Montgomery, Alabama. EV Pulse

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On the Scene: Persons of Vision 2024 (PHOTOS)

Preserve Vision Florida honored Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa.

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On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ 2024 CEO Build (PHOTOS)

For the third year in a row, chief executive officers from around the Tampa Bay region put on their hard hats and helped to build a home.  More than 60 community leaders participated in the 2024 CEO Build with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. Habitat for Humanity partnered with the Tampa

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On the Scene: The 2024 Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet (PHOTOS)

The Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet was held at the India Cultural Center, in Tampa.  Kuleen Shah, founder of Connecting Tampa Bay, was the event chair. The event raised $90,000 in sponsorships, advertising and through a silent auction. 

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Real estate professionals share projects they’re watching in 2024

Hillsborough | Manatee | Sarasota Real estate is a fascinating industry to follow, especially with the robust activity in the Tampa Bay region. There are a lot of moving parts to projects; timelines get pushed back, construction can completely come to a halt, financing can fall through, etc.  While I find real estate incredibly interesting,

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On the Scene: TBBW’s Cover Stars Dinner presented by Questmont (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth and Questmont Virtual Family Office, in Tampa, held an exclusive dinner event for a handful of previous TBBW cover stars.  The dinner was held at the private estate of Taylor and Sonya Ranker, in Odessa, followed a guided champagne and caviar tasting followed by a private chef-created finner, coordinated by

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Great Places and Spaces: Speer YMCA (PHOTOS)

In a partnership between Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, the Speer YMCA opened at 495 62nd Avenue Northeast. The 75,000 sq.-ft. facility is adjacent to Mangrove Bay Middle School, with many facilities being shared between the school and the YMCA.  Highlights at the new YMCA include a full aquatics center

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Infrastructure and regional population growth is slowing down shipping 

The United States is said to be a “consumer nation.” This means that the country’s demand for goods exceeds the creation of said goods. We need more things than we make, which means those needed items are made somewhere else and need to be shipped to us.  That’s a commerce lesson better suited for high

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On the Scene: Toast Tampa 2024 (PHOTOS)

 Enriquez Estate Wines showcased their portfolio of wines at Toast Tampa, a two-night wine experience, held at the Tampa Club.  This all-inclusive event brought together enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience of wine, entertainment and camaraderie, all in support of Quest, Inc.’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

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