Flying High: Will Smith Aviation

As a pilot, Will Smith glances down thousands of feet and sees the big picture: people small as ants, neighborhoods arranged in tidy grids. The world has an order from this height, a predictable pattern. Not long ago, he’d arranged life that way too—building a family and a solid career. He was, in his words, … Read more

20 Questions With Dr. Edmondo Robinson

Physician Edmondo Robinson is responsible for expanding Moffitt’s ecosystem from within, and outside of health care, to deliver on consumer-oriented, real-world solutions for clinical practice, research and administrative processes essential to support growth and competitive advantages. Before joining Moffitt, Robinson was the chief transformation officer and senior vice president of consumerism at ChristianaCare, one of … Read more

Serella Stables Equestrian Estate

Specs: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms | 7,800 square feet Address: 3225 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs Price: $6.2 million Details: This expansive equestrian property, situated just minutes from Brooker Creek Preserve, was built in 2019 and includes 29 acres of protected land. Serella Stables encompasses 37 sprawling acres with pastures, a riding arena, a stocked fishing … Read more

Steve Griggs powered through crisis with positivity

Steve Griggs’ first question to a recent interviewer was, “How are you and your family doing?” This interview took place in June. The day before the Lightning practice arena reopened after three members of the team tested positive for COVID-19. Yet, his first question was to ask about the family of someone he had never … Read more

Go inside Compass Hotel by Margaritaville (Photos)

The Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound by Margaritaville has opened at 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The six-story, 123-room hotel is inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett and sure to be a draw for Parrotheads and regular “heads” alike. The hotel features water views from every room with balconies and two places to wine, or margarita, … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Casa Bella Estate

Specs:5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms | 8,443 square feet Address: 18120 Patterson Road, Odessa Details: Welcome to Casa Bella Estate a European masterpiece inspired by the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, and similar properties. Exquisite craftsmanship, architecture and design abound in every inch. Greeted by double gates, that lead … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: The Sapphire

The Sapphire condo project is planned at 602 3rd Ave., S., St. Petersburg. The building will be six stories, with 10 residential units, ranging from 715 to 1,550 square feet, in one-bedroom and three-bedroom floorplans. The building will also have 685 square feet of ground-floor retail space, with the top floor featuring two one-bedroom, one-bathroom … Read more

20 Questions with Aakash Patel

Entrepreneur Aakash Patel founded Elevate, a Tampa-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking and social media, in 2012. Elevate has served over 150 companies to date. A Florida State University graduate, before Elevate’s launch, Patel was an editorial assistant in the Tampa Bay Times’ Tallahassee bureau, the public relations coordinator … Read more