Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
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
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out
Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as both the region’s leading healthcare provider and a top employer. The recognition places the academic health system as the No. 1 health care employer in Tampa Bay and among the top five … Read more
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate
A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales tax on commercial leases will officially expire, closing the chapter on Florida’s status as the only state in the nation to impose such a levy. … Read more
The Bank of Tampa announces two leadership appointments in Pinellas County
The Bank of Tampa has announced two senior leadership appointments in its Pinellas County offices. Barclay R. Harless has been named senior vice president and market director of the downtown St. Petersburg office. Harless brings more than a decade of experience delivering financial solutions in the local market. He most recently served as senior vice … Read more
Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
The University of South Florida has selected Rob Higgins, longtime executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, as its first chief executive officer of Athletics. Higgins, a USF graduate and former athletics staff member, will return to his alma mater after leading the sports commission since 2004, where he helped bring two Super Bowls, … Read more
Tampa brewery Coppertail launches THC seltzer
Coppertail Brewing has launched its first THC-infused seltzer, marking a new product move for the Ybor City brewery.
Bruce Cassidy Sr. to chair 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession
The PGA of America has named Bruce Cassidy Sr., president of The Concession Golf Club, as general chair of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, scheduled for April 16–19 at the Bradenton course. Cassidy will lead a host committee of more than 50 division and committee chairs and more than 1,000 volunteers, while also assisting with … Read more
Bentley Denver and BSWANKY host luxury event celebrating art and craftsmanship (PHOTOS)
Bentley Denver and Sarasota local, luxury handbag designer BSWANKY, based in Sarasota, hosted an exclusive two-day event that brought together collectors and connoisseurs from across the country to celebrate luxury, design and innovation. Held at the newly renovated Bentley Denver showroom, the event featured a curated display of BSWANKY’s handcrafted handbags, including limited-edition pieces made … Read more
USF launches first undergraduate program in health care simulation operations
The University of South Florida is launching what’s believed to be the world’s first undergraduate concentration in health care simulation operations, to fill a critical workforce gap in hospitals, academic centers and federal agencies. Offered through USF’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), the program … Read more