Midtown Tampa update: Ponte construction progress, William Dean now open and True Food Kitchen opens (PHOTOS)

Midtown Tampa’s evolution is still underway, as restaurants and retail complete construction and open their doors. One of the most anticipated openings, Ponte Tampa, is still under construction but is beginning to take shape showcasing Chef Chris Ponte’s vision for what is anticipated to be one of Tampa’s premier dining reservations to score. PONTE TAMPA

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The Midtown ecosystem

The buzz around Midtown Tampa has been building for years, and now everyone is finally getting to see what all the hype was about. To talk to Nicholas Haines, CEO of The Bromley Companies, a national real estate development firm behind the project, he always knew it would come together and create a special place

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People gathering on the lawn at Midtown Commons surrounded by restaurants and shops in Midtown Tampa
Amazon now offering Prime members in Tampa same-day delivery

Amazon Prime members, in Tampa, can now enjoy faster same-day delivery – in as fast as five hours. Up to 3 million items, across more than a dozen categories, that are marked “Today by” and “Overnight by” can now be ordered for delivery throughout the day, according to a statement. Amazon says it is able

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Go inside Midtown Tampa as retail shops and restaurants open (PHOTOS)

There’s a buzz in Midtown Tampa this week. The $500 million project is close to some major openings and is celebrating one of its most anticipated, Tampa’s first Shake Shack. Up next, a Sephora and a Whole Foods, both completing the finishing touches before they open their doors to the public. Sal Y Mar, a

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Westshore Marina District

Tampa’s Westshore Marina District, the 52-acre mixed-use real estate development featuring water-inspired living, shopping, dining and recreation, is leasing retail and restaurant space in response to a high demand for boutique shopping and upscale dining choices in the Westshore and Gandy Boulevard area. Westshore Marina District offers up to 70,000 square feet of restaurant and

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Florida-grown companies Kahwa Coffee and Publix partner up

Walk into Kahwa Coffee’s corporate office and the rich scent of roasting beans hits you like a tidal wave. Tucked into an unassuming strip mall in St. Petersburg, Kahwa’s small office and roasting room belie the growing reputation and reach of this beloved, locally-grown coffee company. With 12 locations between Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota,

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ONE LINERS Pinellas

►The Sembler Company, a St. Petersburg-based shopping center developer, completed construction of Disston Plaza, a Publix-anchored neighborhood center at the corner of 49th St. N. and 38th Ave. N. ►Digital Media Solutions in Clearwater, an independent digital advertising agency, acquired the BetterLoanChoice.com personal lending marketplace. ►Protect My Car announced that funds managed by Crestview Partners,

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►The Woodhouse Day Spa in downtown St. Petersburg had its ribbon cutting with owner Ginger Lettelleir, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President Chris Steinocher and St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman on hand.
The Good Life

This 18kt gold and diamond piece is the “ultimate” tennis necklace.  This beautiful item has interchangeable parts so it can be worn as a single or double necklace, depending on the dress and occasion. It has 10.75 CTS. of fine diamonds. Matching earrings are available. The Necklace was designed by Continental Wholesale Diamonds design team and

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Bugatti’s $5.8 million ride Bugatti presented its latest model as a world premiere in late summer. With the Divo, the French luxury brand has developed a super sports car tuned for agility, nimbleness and optimum handling performance on winding roads. It is powered by Bugatti’s iconic eight-litre W16 engine with a power output of 1,500 PS. The aerodynamics of the model have been intensively fine-tuned, and the suspension and chassis settings have been modified. As a result, the Divo is 77 pounds lighter and has 198 pounds more downforce than the standard Chiron. The series only consists of 40 vehicles. Upon the start of presentations to selected customers, the strictly limited small series, with a net unit price of $5.8 million, sold out immediately.
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How to be polished and presentable for a warm Florida fall

First, the bad news: In the Tampa Bay area, October can easily still feel like August. Now for the good news: There are experts like Jose Martinez, owner of Sartorial Inc., to help you look professional and on top of your game at all times. At his sharp little shop, located just off Beach Drive

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Sparkman Wharf

Strategic Property Partners has been busy revamping the former Channelside Bay Plaza retail center. Sparkman Wharf, when complete, will be a mixed-use redevelopment near water street Tampa that combines 180,000 square feet of reimagined, waterfront loft-style office space with 65,000 square feet of ground level retail and common areas. In addition, the space will offer

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Capitalism in action at the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

In a city where companies like Mother Kombucha make headlines for entering big box grocery stores and businesses are rated based on “bike-friendliness,” the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, which resumes in October, reflects a notion that is central to the city’s business community: capitalism rewards value-based businesses committed to community action and corporate responsibility.

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