The CEO of City Furniture talks about moving into Tampa Bay (PHOTOS)

City Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer based in Fort Lauderdale, is open for business in Plant City.  “As we enter this market, we’re excited to share everything City

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Mansions on the Market: Over-the-top penthouse in Sarasota (PHOTOS)

List price: $7.5 million Specs: 3 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 3,208 square feet Details: This three-bedroom residence offers more than 3,200 square feet of “cool cocooning” living space for

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Rise Up is expanding its mission in business

Tampa Bay area native Kristen Bracey discovered her life’s vocation while earning her master’s degree in social justice and human rights at Arizona State University. Working in ASU’s office of

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20 Questions with Amy Martinez-Monfort

Amy Martinez-Monfort is owner and chief executive officer of Tampa Laundry Co. She is a Florida native who attended Florida State University for her undergraduate degree and the University of

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How Rick Brandt took his small-town, family business, and turned it into a global Powerhouse

It’s a humble business run by a humble, Midwestern man.  Rick Brandt is chief executive officer and president of family-owned Brandt, a manufacturing company and supplier of agriculture inputs, born

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Great Places and Spaces: New Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco project breaks ground

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco counties, in partnership with Exact-Shell Dash and the city of St. Petersburg, broke ground on a 10-unit townhome development, located on the

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20 Questions with Joe Handy

Joe Handy has more than 20 years of experience in leading cultural institutions. He joined CMA, in 2022, from the National Black MBA Association, where he served as president and

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Mansions on the Market: Waterfront estate on Oceanview Drive (PHOTOS)

List price: $14 million Specs: 9 bedrooms | 12 bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms | 12,522 square feet Details: This private waterfront estate, on Oceanview Drive, was custom-built by Alvarez Homes and

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The CEO of Valor Capital has big visions for projects in Tampa Bay

It’s not the first time we’ve heard this part of the story. In fact, it’s becoming quite the theme. Someone visits the Tampa Bay area, falls in love and, down

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20 Questions with … Jane Castor

Jane Castor is the 59th mayor of Tampa. Under this former Tampa police chief’s leadership, her administration passed the most extensive water/wastewater infrastructure plan in city history, in addition to

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Mansions on the Market: Tallest penthouse in downtown St. Pete (PHOTOS)

Specs: 3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 4,062 square feet Offered at: $6,995,000 Details: This top-floor penthouse, on the 42nd floor of One St. Petersburg, offers stunning, panoramic views of

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The truth, trials and triumphs of Carrie Charles

Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual and physical violence and suicide. It could be triggering for some. Here are a few things to know about Carrie Charles. She’s

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