Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions

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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.

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 behind Union New American, has been named Director of Culinary and will join the executive leadership team. Stepping into Rios’ former role, Chef Casey Alfonso … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Waterfront equestrian estate in Largo (PHOTOS)

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A Mediterranean-style estate offering both waterfront access and equestrian facilities has been listed for sale, in Largo.  The property includes a gated entry, Tennessee fieldstone driveway and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, via a private dock, with a 10,000-pound boat lift. Address: 10930 Spring Street, Largo Specs: 5 bedrooms | 6 full bathrooms; 1 … Read more

Construction underway on luxury waterfront community on Tampa Bay (RENDERINGS)

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Construction is now underway on the highly anticipated Hammock Bay community in Apollo Beach. General contractor RIPA & Associates has teams on-site working on what is poised to be one of the last new luxury waterfront communities available on scenic Tampa Bay.  Initial construction activity at Hammock Bay is focusing on enhancing the community’s seawall … Read more

Island estate in Siesta Key listed for $15.9 million (PHOTOS)

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A new listing in Siesta Key combines privacy and waterfront access. Located at 4315 Mangrove Place, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom estate sits on South Cocoanut Bayou Island, a private residential enclave with only four homes. The asking price is $15.95 million. The home includes a separate guest house, with its own elevator, more than 7,000 square … Read more