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Aerial view of the St. Regis Longboat Key pools and lagoon with the Gulf of Mexico in the background.
Dr. Ali sitting in his personal office surrounded by books and artwork.
The renovated lobby at Saddlebrook Resort with a large chandelier, modern seating and a blue textured feature wall.

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South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December
 |  Chuck Merlis

South Seas is opening a new 2.5 acre waterpark on Captiva Island this December.

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Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.
Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO
 |  Chuck Merlis

Meals On Wheels of Tampa ushers in a new era as community leader Mandy Cloninger steps in to guide its mission forward.

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Meals On Wheels of Tampa headquarters building with a modern gray and red exterior, showcasing the nonprofit’s heart and utensils logo on the front facade.
How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success
 |  Chuck Merlis

From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving back.

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Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.
From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

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Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.
Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $136 million mixed-use project will transform Hyde Park’s Bayshore gateway with new residences, a boutique hotel and a public gathering space.

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Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.
Indian Rocks wine bar Wyne rises after storms
 |  Barbara Lynch

When hurricanes ended Slyce, its owners reinvented themselves with Wyne, a wine bar built on resilience, rhythm and community.

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Wyne IRB logo with a leather-bound menu and a white sangria garnished with fruit, photographed on a black table.
$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on Rocky Point, reshaping Tampa Bay’s waterfront skyline.

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Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.
Shumaker adds two new associates in Tampa office
 |  Chuck Merlis

Shumaker is expanding its Tampa office with the addition of two associates, a move that highlights both the depth of its national bench and the strength of Tampa Bay’s demand

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Headshots of Marisa A. Infante and Chase M. Robinson, newly added associates at Shumaker’s Tampa office.
How Frank Fiume built i9 Sports and changed youth sports forever
 |  Bridgette Bello

From founding i9 Sports to mentoring entrepreneurs, Frank Fiume’s journey shows why fulfillment matters as much as success.

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Tampa-based Anchor Glass cuts debt 60% while securing $100M for growth
 |  Chuck Merlis

Anchor Glass reduces debt 60% and raises $100M in new capital, reinforcing growth under CEO Nipesh Shah.

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Anchor Glass Container logo alongside a group of empty glass bottles.
Industry veteran buys Riverview Village Inn
 |  Chuck Merlis

After decades running Village Inn restaurants across Florida, Dean LaFollette now owns the Riverview location he first advocated for nearly 20 years ago.

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Riverview Village Inn restaurant exterior alongside owner-operator Dean LaFollette.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
 |  Chuck Merlis

Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force

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Chef Jacob Rios, newly appointed Director of Culinary at Next Level Brands, stands in his chef’s coat outside Union New American in Tampa.