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AER Tampa, a 334-unit luxury rental community in Tampa’s Arts District, announced two new retail tenants – JETSET Pilates and YogaSix. JETSET Pilates, known for its 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts, will open its first location on Florida’s West Coast. YogaSix, which offers a variety of yoga classes accessible to all skill levels, will also … Read more
By Jeremy Friedman, vice president of public relations, Outlyr BELLEAIR, Fla. – Lead with Legacy. For Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam, that phrase encompasses all facets of her career, both on and off the golf course. One of the most decorated golfers in history, Annika rewrote the record books during her 15-year Hall-of-Fame career, amassing over 90 … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, in collaboration with the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, has launched the 2024 FinTech|X Accelerator, featuring a cohort of 10 startups. Powered by support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Encore Bank, Smiley Technologies and Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, the program is now in its third year. The FinTech|X … Read more
PNC Bank has been named the official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a multi-year partnership that is PNC’s largest sponsorship in Tampa Bay, since entering the market in 2011. As part of the sponsorship, PNC will have a large presence at Amalie Arena, including signage and kiosks. The bank will also be … Read more
Despite the constant insistence by many in the media over the last few years that the U.S. economy is doing great, most Americans today can see it’s not. Inflation has run rampant since the pandemic, and the cost of everything has skyrocketed as a result. To put this in perspective, while these increases have been … Read more
The University of South Florida has unveiled a new rendering of its on-campus stadium, set to open in 2027. One notable feature is that the entire west side of the stadium will be exclusively dedicated to students. The design includes a dedicated student entrance, restrooms and concessions. The west side will accommodate over 8,000 students … Read more
An affiliate Equus Capital Partners Ltd., a national real estate investment manager, has completed the acquisition of a two-building, 299,241 square-foot industrial center located in Lakeland, for $38 million. The property, at 900 & 920 N. Chestnut Road, is located 4.2 miles from Lakeland Linder International Airport. The buildings were built in 2021 and were … Read more
The Lions World Vision Institute unveiled plans for a new Vision Health Center, in collaboration with the USF Health Eye Institute. The new facility, located in Ybor City, is expected to open in 2026, and will serve as a hub for vision care and as a national model for how to facilitate research and provide … Read more
Higginbotham, an independent insurance, financial and human resources services firm, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has partnered with Tampa’s Cassidy & Company of Tampa, for specialty life insurance planning services in partner offices in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi and more. Cassidy & Company serves high-net worth individuals, family offices, business owners and corporate clients create, protect … Read more
The city of Pinellas Park, in collaboration with former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, will build Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, expected to open in the summer of 2025. The creation of this state-of-the-art complex is to support sports tourism in the Tampa Bay area. “Three years from now, when we’re here, it’ll be … Read more
