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Editor's Choice

Latest coverage, analysis and business news from Tampa Bay Business and Wealth.

Leah Roddenberry reigns

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Tampa Bay area resident Leah Roddenberry earned a royal upgrade in June, when she shifted her Miss Tampa crown over to make way for the Miss Florida tiara. The honor caps a two-year cycle of competition preparation and pandemic-era outreach, and begins her countdown to the Miss America scholarship competition in December. She describes her … Read more

20 Questions with Seth B. Forman

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Seth B. Forman, an award-winning dermatologist, is owner of the ForCare Medical Group and has provided patient care for 12 years. He is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. He completed his residency in a training program dedicated to dermatology and skin care at the Medical College of Virginia. He served as chief resident during his … Read more

Update: Marina Pointe and Marina Landings

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As tenants continue to open in Westshore Marina District’s village-style retail center, BTI Partners announced that Buzzed Bull Creamery will join the roster of tenants. Founded in Cincinnati, Buzzed Bull Creamery is a premium, made-to-order, alcoholic and nonalcoholic frozen dessert company. The lease marks the entrance of Buzzed Bull Creamery to the Florida market. The … Read more

Rare opportunity in the Ladera neighborhood

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List price: $1.15 million Specs: 6 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 4,544 SF Details: This home, located in the Ladera neighborhood of Lutz, features 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, arched entryways and real wood floors throughout. There is a large front office space that has room for two desks and has two pairs of French doors. … Read more

The evolution of luxury real estate marketing

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Justine Simoni walked into the Mountain Life Properties of Landmark office with the intent to discuss buying a home in the western North Carolina mountains. By the end of the meeting, she not only agreed to have the team represent her for this effort, but also walked out with a new agent for her Gulf … Read more

20 Questions with Jeff Scott

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Named the fifth head coach in University of South Florida football history in 2019, Jeff Scott was one of the most respected coordinators and recruiters in the nation when he took over the Bulls program. Having served as the co-offensive coordinator at Clemson since 2015 and as a member of the Tigers’ football staff at … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: The Works Business Resource Center

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The city of Lakeland, Broadway Real Estate Service and Citizens Bank and Trust committed a collective $600,000 to help the Lakeland Chamber Foundation reach its $5 million capital campaign for The Works Business Resource Center. The Works will provide a centralized hub to support the advancement of small business, and workforce development, in the city of … Read more

Mansions on the Market: New construction on Snell Isle (Renderings)

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Listing price: $10,704,200 Address: 1761 Brightwaters Blvd. NE., St. Petersburg Specs: 6 bedrooms | 8.5 bathrooms | 8,234 square feet Details: This Snell Isle waterfront estate will be a modern expression of art and design. Upon completion, this modern masterpiece, envisioned by award-winning Phil Kean Design Group, will showcase clean lines and walls of glass … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Premier Sotheby’s to represent Soma

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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty was selected as the exclusive brokerage for Soma, a collection of luxury townhomes. Located in downtown St. Petersburg’s Innovation District, Soma encapsulates all the best in sophisticated, quality living. Priced from $1.156 million, each 2,890-square-foot residence features 10-foot ceilings, three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a two-car garage. Nick Janovsky, development director … Read more

20 Questions with Angel Gonzalez

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Angel Gonzalez is the Hillsborough market president for SouthState Bank. He has been with CenterState, now SouthState, since 2007, when he began his career as a management trainee. He was responsible for the successful launch of the banks’ current underwriting and approval software.

He has served as the Hillsborough market president since April 2017. In his current role, he is responsible for the management and growth of $750 million in assets and $550 million in deposits.

He has served on multiple boards for nonprofits and government services agencies.

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