The Tampa EDITION’S Chris Southwick on Tampa’s luxury market
The Edition’s Chris Southwick explains how Tampa became a luxury destination built on authenticity, culture and community.
Puppy Yuppies: Pampering your pet
When the world seemingly shut down, during the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing individuals into their homes and away from social settings, Zoom wasn’t the only thing to explode. Lacking human interaction, Americans — and people across the globe — turned to a safer companionship, given the times: Pets. A 2021 report by the American Pet Products … Read more
Beauty Buzz: Sun Kissed
By Amit Bloom Chantecaille Sunstone Collection: This sun-drenched color story channels the sun-soaked days of summer when everything basks in a radiant golden light. In this clean beauty, talc-free collection are a pearlescent bronzer, $82; two radiant blushes, $75 each; and three lip sheer balms, $36 each. Available at Neiman Marcus stores in South Florida. (neimanmarcus.com; chantecaille.com) … Read more
LiFT welcomes Matt Spence as new Executive Director
LiFT (Learning Independence for Tomorrow), a pioneering school for neurodiverse children and adults, has announced the appointment of Matt Spence as its new Executive Director. Spence is excited about his new role, saying that he believes that “there’s so much potential, not only in [LiFT’s] existing programs but in [LiFT’s] ability to support families.” Prior … Read more
USF St. Petersburg’s University Police Department to swear in campus’ first comfort dog Snowbird
Snowbird, the newest member of USF St. Petersburg’s University Police Department (UPD), will receive his badge and become the campus’ first-ever comfort dog, assisting the department with calls related to mental health in the campus community. The swearing-in ceremony will take place Thursday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Atrium … Read more
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Announces Front-of-Kit Partner and Official Health Care Providers: Tampa General Hospital and USF Health
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, the new USL Super League first-division franchise, announced Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and USF Health as its Front-of-Kit partnership and Official Health Care Provider. The TGH logo will be centered on both the home and away kits for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club inaugural season. USF Health will … Read more
Compass Tampa teams up with the Brescia Group
Compass Tampa Bay has recently announced its partnership with Dominic Brescia and the Brescia Group. Dominic Brescia is the founder of The Brescia Group at Compass, a leading real estate team that serves the Tampa Bay, St. Pete and Sarasota areas. With over $50 million in real estate sales, Dominic and his team offer guidance … Read more
Oasis Bay Suites to open in the heart of Tampa’s amusement parks and attractions
Oasis Bay Suites, located in the middle of northern Tampa’s “amusement district,” has announced that its grand opening will take place July 1st. The fully renovated hotel will feature 155 guest suites overlooking the pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, an expansive sundeck, cabana and restaurant and bar. Each pet-friendly two-room suite features a decorated living … Read more
Mike Nursey tapped as new Central Florida Market President for Amerant Bank
Amerant Bank has hired industry veteran Mike Nursey to lead operations in Central Florida. As Central Florida Market President, Nursey will oversee Amerant’s ongoing expansion in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and throughout the Central Florida market. “Mike’s extensive knowledge of market dynamics in Tampa, as well as Orlando and Jacksonville, combined with his proven expertise … Read more
MarineMax launches superyacht division after a series of acquisitions
MarineMax (HZO) became the largest superyacht services company in the world, after a series of acquisitions that included Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Fairport Yacht Management, SuperYacht Management (SYM) and Atalanta Golden Yachts. Now, the company is creating a new division to bring the company’s new superyacht brands into one global support structure and allow … Read more