Editor’s Choice

Nancy Howe, the owner of KnowHowe, passed away on May 19. Born on September 23, 1950, Howe spent most of her life enriching the community of Pinellas County through her dedication to journalism, publishing and community service. She began her career at the St. Petersburg Times while studying archaeology at the University of South Florida.

Amanda Pasdon Payne began her chamber career, in Georgia, which she left at the age of 26, determined to see the world. Her adventures landed her in Morgantown, West Virginia where she earned her Executive MBA from West Virginia University.  She spent 10 years in West Virginia, where she worked to better her community and

Address: 180 Brigham Road NW, Winter Haven Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4 full bathrooms | 3,659 square feet List price: $3,695,000 This privately gated estate was inspired by the design work of Frank Lloyd Wright and contains element concepts from Bates and Masi Architecture, from East Hampton, New York.  Situated on an oversized lakefront lot,

Ellison Development has broken ground on The Central, a 2.1-acre project, on the site of the former St. Petersburg Police Department, that will include the first, new 4-star hotel in downtown since The Vinoy and the city’s first, new Class A office space in decades.  The Central will include more than 500 public parking spaces,

Nelson T. Castellano is a familiar face at Trenam Law. Now a managing shareholder, he joined the Tampa Bay firm more than 30 years ago. He has spent his entire legal career there.  Raised in Tampa, Castellano’s professional journey can be traced back to his upbringing and heritage. He was born to a loving, close-knit

For Robert Windschauer, the fight against storm and hurricane damage started with sinkholes.  The founder of Daybreak, Windschauer graduated from the University of South Florida and was specializing in geophysics. He investigated sinkholes and saw, firsthand, the effect they had on properties – and their homeowners. “That was my first exposure to how properties are

Address: 1001 Bellamare Trail, Trinity Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3,817 square feet List price: $1,900,000 This is an Arthur Rutenberg “Platinum Series,” Diamond Prize winning home located in gated Florencia surrounded by the fairways of Fox Hollow Golf Club, located in Champions Club.  The gourmet kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances including a SubZero

Crews have begun work on more than $6 million in upgrades to the riverfront stadium, in downtown Tampa, what will be the temporary home for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club women’s professional soccer team.  The stadium will expand seating to host more than 5,000 fans, with views of the Hillsborough River. Upgrades will also

Chon Nguyen leads two technology companies, based in Tampa. Newgentek is a technology services company specializing in managed information technology services, audio video and workplace technology. Fusionprep is a software-as-a-service company that powers multi-unit restaurant kitchens nationwide, managing their recipes, operational checklists and food safety.  He is one of three partners at Proper House Group.

As chief executive officer and president of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Clara Reynolds leads a staff of nearly, 400 employees who respond to thousands of requests for help, every year. Crisis services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The agency provides a wide range of programs, and services, based

In a partnership between Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, the Speer YMCA opened at 495 62nd Avenue Northeast. The 75,000 sq.-ft. facility is adjacent to Mangrove Bay Middle School, with many facilities being shared between the school and the YMCA.  Highlights at the new YMCA include a full aquatics center

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has announced a multi-year expansion plan called “Rising Tides: Safeguarding Marine Life for the Future.”  The campaign includes strategies to welcome new wildlife, create habitats and launch global conservation efforts. The campaign is a collective effort to elevate conservation, education, guest experience and community engagement initiatives.  “This expansion embodies our unwavering commitment