Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco kicks off CEO Build week

Community leaders, from organizations in the Tampa Bay area, are working together to build a home for a local family, in the Lealman community, in St. Petersburg. This week, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties launched its second annual CEO Build, led by honorary Chairs Bill Brand, chief executive officer of Rue21 … Read more

Trepp Developments enters Tampa Bay market with Sota Hotel & Residences (RENDERINGS)

Trepp Developments President Rodrigo Trepp has expanded from South America to Florida’s West Coast with the development of Sota Hotel & Residences, a mixed-use project in downtown Sarasota. “My vision for our new Sarasota headquarters begins with the creation of the SOTA Hotel & Residences, which will be our first Trepp Developments project,” says Rodrigo … Read more

Valspar Championship to celebrate Rondé Barber’s entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Rondé Barber, the general chair of the Valspar Championship, has been selected for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Tampa Bay area will have a chance to salute Barber at the upcoming Valspar Championship, on March 16. On that day, Tournament patrons will be encouraged to show their support by wearing their … Read more

A look inside Kolter Urban’s newly completed Hyde Park House Tampa (PHOTOS)

Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm, has finished the construction of Hyde Park House Tampa. Located at 2103 Bayshore Boulevard, the 22-story development has 70 waterfront residences showcasing unobstructed views of Hillsborough Bay and the Tampa skyline. Designed by SB Architects and BDG Architects, in Tampa, with interiors by Decorators … Read more

Tryp Air Charter expands fleet

Tryp Air Charter has added another aircraft to their Pilatus charter fleet. The additional aircraft is a Pilatus PC12-NG, single-engine turbo prop. The Pilatus PC12-NG has one of the best safety ratings, and offers exceptional features, making it a great choice for business or pleasure travel, according to a statement. The aircraft cruises at 28,000 … Read more

Lakeland’s newest retail and mixed-use development Lake Wire to break ground (RENDERINGS)

The groundbreaking for Lake Wire, in downtown Lakeland, will take place on February 9. The groundbreaking, announced by developers Carter and Hunt Companies, will commemorate the start of Phase 1 of Lake Wire, spanning 22 acres, with plans for more than 15,000 square feet of retail space and 300 multi-family residential units, in west downtown … Read more

Port Tampa Bay launches app to help cruise guests explore Tampa

Port Tampa Bay has released a new tool to help cruise guests make the most of their time in Tampa Bay before, and after, their cruise. The Port Tampa Bay Cruise App is a web-based platform that directs guests toward points of interest in the area. The app locates restaurants, shops, breweries and entertainment, within … Read more

Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation announces $10M leadership contribution

Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation (also known as the Van Wezel Foundation) announced a $10 million contribution from the Paul Seed Fund at KBF CANADA to the Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation, to support the architect and design team in building a new performing arts center. Paul Seed founded StarTech.com, a company specializing in connectivity … Read more

Providing a ‘camelot’ for the community

For Michael DiBrizzi, president and chief executive officer of Camelot Community Care, there’s magic in every moment that’s spent helping a child, or family, in need. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to child welfare and behavioral health, Camelot serves more than 15,000 children and families, a day.  Although best known for facilitating foster care and … Read more