Bonnie Strickland, founder of the former Strickland Property Group and St. Petersburg resident, has joined Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT and will be operating from its downtown St. Petersburg location at 280 Beach Drive NE. Strickland founded The Strickland Property Group, in 2010. She resigned from the firm that acquired her business in April 2020. “I
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Construction for the new SkyCenter One broke ground in late 2019. While the global pandemic has changed, and derailed, a lot in the world, this project is still on track to open this summer. VanTrust Real Estate, a privately held commercial development group based in Kansas City, is the developer of the SkyCenter One project.
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About 4 in 10 American adults reported symptoms of anxiety, or depression, in January of 2021. By comparison, only one in ten adults reported such symptoms before the coronavirus era, from January to June 2019. As more working Americans are affected by their mental health, they are protected by robust legislation that criminalizes employment discrimination.
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The Altman Cos., a developer of rental apartment communities, opened Altís Grand Central, a residential development in the Hyde Park neighborhood at 504 W. Grand Central Ave., Tampa. The 314-apartment homes have panoramic views of downtown, and the Tampa Bay area, from the apartment tower’s rooftop pool and sky lounge. The community has amenities including
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Kevin Hourigan has one of those stories that, at first glance, might feel like you’ve heard it before. Born and raised in the Northeast, once he found his way to sunny Florida, he never looked back. Hourigan had an idea, ambition and drive and found success, after years of hard work and constant determination. Sounds
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United Way Suncoast has named Ernest Hooper as its vice president of communications, effective March 1. Hooper was previously the communications director for the American Cancer Society’s southwest Florida division. Before joining ACS, Hooper was a columnist, editor, sportswriter and ambassador for the Tampa Bay Times. “We are excited to have Ernest join the United
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There’s a new state-of-the-art, COVID-designed, $70 million boutique condominium development planned for Clearwater called Serena by the Sea. “Serena by the Sea is Valor Capital’s latest pride and joy,” said Regina Sotomayor, chief organizational officer at Valor Capital, in a statement. “It’s an evolution of design that takes into account the need to prioritize our
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Hard Rock Hotels has announced plans for the development of a new addition to the REVERB by Hard Rock portfolio in Tampa. The business casual hotel concept is designed to be an “energetic, cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals and travelers alike,” according to a statement. REVERB Tampa East is
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Nestled among boutiques and bars along Main Street in Dunedin is an oasis of fine dining called The Black Pearl. It’s intimate and refined, serving thoughtful and inventive dishes showcasing the highest quality ingredients. Classically trained, Chef Chris Artrip creates a culinary experience offering dishes from no less than eight menu sections. It’s a wonderful
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Haley Crum was raised in a close family and her dad was joined by her grandfather in establishing Great American Temporary Services, a staffing and payroll firm in Clearwater, before she was born. It’s now called FrankCrum. In 2020, after years working her way up, starting from entry-level, Crum and her brother, Matt, were both
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The Coastal Collection unveiled five luxury waterfront townhomes, on Treasure Island, featuring three-story homes that have three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a private elevator and a chef’s kitchen. The project is a joint partnership between Build America and Barkett Realty. General contractor Qemal Hasanbelli, of Build America, collaborated with the architects, and craftsmen, to ensure
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Diamond View’s new virtual production studio in Tampa, Vū, was featured on the Today Show on Saturday. The segment featured the creative technology behind this year’s Super Bowl commercials in the age of COVID-19. You can watch the full segment here.
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