Construction on the 24-story Virage condominium tower, on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, is now complete and residents have started moving in. Sixty-nine of the 71 residences were pre-sold, representing more than $120 million in real estate, according to a statement. “We are so proud of the construction team, for staying the course, in this challenging … Read more
What are the biggest trends impacting commercial real estate in 2020? How are they affecting the Tampa Bay market? At Cushman & Wakefield’s recent Tampa Bay State of Real Estate event, national and local experts tackled these questions through a series of engaging presentations and panels, offering insight on everything from the national economy to … Read more
Thanks to restrictions resulting from the coronavirus outbreak, St. Patrick’s Day was a muted affair. Yet, the luck of the Irish still managed to shine brightly on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their fans—if you can imagine that—throughout the day as it became more and more evident that Tom Brady was going to sign with … Read more
With about two-thirds of the planet covered by ocean currents, it’s only logical that many of the world’s best golf courses are situated seaside. Luckily for Tampa Bay area residents, 45 holes of golf’s dreamiest Caribbean treasures are close by, alongside the Dominican Republic’s east coast at Puntacana Resort & Club. Here, small-ball enthusiasts find … Read more
Much of our attention, as Americans, has been focused on the effects of the current crisis related to our finances and health. Millions are adjusting to being suddenly unemployed, working from home and adhering to shelter in place orders. Wage loss, job insecurity and lack of access to resources plague our communities with worry and … Read more
The pandemic presented unique challenges for those stricken with cancer. Medical resources are increasingly channeled toward those with COVID-19. Oncology patients can find themselves lost in the shuffle. Vital appointments may be rescheduled; treatments are being delayed. Quarantine protocols can make it difficult for the family to visit hospitalized loved ones. Throughout all these challenges, … Read more
TBBW’s Virtual Connect series was created to bring our readers together to hear panels that can help them with various business endeavors during the COVID-19 crisis.
Bridgette Bello moderated the panel via Zoom.
Stephanie Lieb, shareholder, Trenam Law
Ryan Toth, regional director, The Beck Group
Danny Rice, managing director and market leader, Colliers International
Dave Bevirt, executive vice president, Strategic Property Partners
It is 4:30 p.m., on a Saturday afternoon in February, about 2½ hours before the Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the New York Islanders. John Franzone texts a reporter asking if a meeting can be pushed back to 5 p.m. on account of “brush fires” that need to be extinguished. Indeed, it is just … Read more
Faith Hill carries the Sophie Blonde Sundance; Tori Spelling favors a Sophie Python. These “Sophies” are BSwanky bags, and whether the woman toting one is known to millions or worth a million to the few she knows, BSwanky CEO and Founder Gretchen Bauer hopes she will “B” the difference. It’s the motto that infuses every … Read more
Within the past few weeks, unique working conditions have led to significant spikes in the usage of the Zoom platform. More than 200 million daily meeting participants have utilized Zoom during the month of March, compared to the average 10 million daily users in December 2019. This increased traffic has exposed issues with user security … Read more
