Downtown St. Pete tower Reflection celebrates topping off (RENDERINGS)

Developers HP Capital, The DeNunzio Group and KAST Construction celebrated the Topping Off of Reflection, a luxury condominium project, in downtown St. Petersburg. Amenities feature a pool on the roof, a private club poolside and concierge services. With only 20 units remaining for sale, the Jade floor plan, particularly residence #1704, has proven to be

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Clearwater Beach’s newest all-suite resort celebrates topping out (RENDERINGS)

Moss Construction and Opal Sol held a ceremony to celebrate the building reaching its final height with the completion of the outer structure. A new phase in the resort’s construction now begins, with the framing of 248 suites and resort amenities which will include three pools, two with waterfront views, the full-service Opal Spa and

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Climate First Bank relocates St. Petersburg headquarters

Climate First Bank has relocated its St. Petersburg headquarters to 182 37th Ave. N, near the Northeast Park shopping center. The 5,781-square-foot building is undergoing remodeling and upgrades, including the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and more. The building is expected to be completed in mid-2024. “Our initial location was always meant

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Lakeland firm closes more than $36 million in conservation easement deals to protect Florida’s rural land

Landowners in Florida have sold 16,720 acres and over $36 million to the state, which will place restrictions on future development. (View the transactions below) Under these transactions, represented by Dean Saunders, the founder of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, landowners will retain ownership and agricultural use of land in exchange for selling the property’s

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GTE Financial named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning

GTE Financial has been named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, signing a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The partnership between GTE Financial and the Lightning will create financial literacy programming, for fans of all ages, through curriculum aimed at growing confidence and making informed decisions around personal finances to build financial security, according

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Season 2 Consign set to open in Tampa and Orlando

Season 2 Consign, an authenticated used luxury handbag and accessories company, plans to open locations in Tampa and Orlando. The Tampa location will be at 412 E. Madison Street. The Orlando location will be at 1300 N. Semoran Blvd. Founded in 2020, Season 2 Consign is a 100% female-owned, non-traditional retailer for authentic luxury handbags,

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A tourism snapshot in the Tampa Bay area

The devastation and destruction caused by COVID-19 placed life, as we knew it, on hold. Human beings are social creatures, by nature, so being confined to quarantine-type living situations had the world practically bursting with anticipation to get out and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Normal routines such as traveling, dining, attending sporting events,

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Derek Jeter’s former home gets new plans from Ellison Construction

Ellison Construction is preparing to build a new luxury home on the Davis Islands site once owned by Derek Jeter.

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Rendering of the new luxury home planned for the former Derek Jeter property on Davis Islands in Tampa.
How Does the New Alimony Law Impact Me? Tips from a Board-Certified Expert

By: Kim Maxwell, B.C.S. OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO I Am Already Divorced and Am a Payor or Recipient of Alimony… After nearly ten years and multiple bill submissions to overhaul Florida’s alimony law, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill in June that significantly changed Florida’s alimony statute. The new law applies to initial divorce

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Beyond the Big Box: The Hidden Benefits of Local Vendors

By James Neely, Senior Vice President of Sales, KUDUCOM Following the pandemic, people everywhere have been flooded with the message to #supportlocal, an endeavor that kept many vital local businesses alive in such a transient economy. Despite these efforts to keep the cities’ mainstay businesses afloat, Tampa Bay is no stranger to turnover. The city

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More than just a purse: The investment side of luxury handbags

Contributed by Graham Wetzbarger  I recently found myself in Sarasota, on a quest to learn more about a young handbag brand called BSWANKY. I had met designer Gretchen Bauer a couple of months prior over a couple of Aperol spritz. She was carrying one of her kaleidoscopic handbag creations and espousing her excitement over how

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