Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival to feature celebrity chefs, national brands

The 12th annual Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival – Presented by Publix will return to Vinoy Waterfront Park on Nov. 2 and 3, offering culinary demonstrations and tastings from a variety of chefs, restaurants and national brands. The festival, spanning four tents across 40,000 square feet, will feature a range of culinary experiences … Read more

AER Tampa adds wellness-focused retail tenants (PHOTOS)

AER Tampa, a 334-unit luxury rental community in Tampa’s Arts District, announced two new retail tenants – JETSET Pilates and YogaSix. JETSET Pilates, known for its 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts, will open its first location on Florida’s West Coast. YogaSix, which offers a variety of yoga classes accessible to all skill levels, will also … Read more

On the Scene: Big to the Future Gala (PHOTOS)

To commemorate 60 years of building stronger communities through mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay recently welcomed 500 attendees to its BIG to the Future gala. Sheilina Henry, president of Fleming’s Steakhouse, accepted this year’s RaysUP Award on behalf of Alumni Big Brother and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jorge Diaz. Diaz was chosen … Read more

One Liners Polk: MySky Aviation, Community Health Care Section and more

► North Lakeland will get a new Lakeland Hills Fire Rescue EMS Station, designed by CMHM Architects, for a 4,000-square-foot facility to serve as a prototype for other county facilities in the future. ► A new, state-of-the-art, Veterans Affairs clinic opened, in south Lakeland, at 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd, behind the Sam’s Club, on Lakeland … Read more

One Liners: Roper Technologies, Ringling Museum of Art and more

► Sarasota developer Howard Davis, best known for his work on the BOTA Center in the Rosemary District, sold the Lime Arts building, at 925 N. Lime Ave., in the Limelight District of Sarasota, for $2.9 million. (Pictured above) ► The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will receive a transfer of $3,600,000 to fund furniture, … Read more

Crunch Fitness offers support to Hurricane Milton victims

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Crunch Fitness has opened select locations across Florida to offer essential services to those affected by the storm. Residents facing power outages, and a lack of basic utilities, can visit participating Crunch Fitness centers for access to showers, charging stations and a supportive space to recover. “We … Read more

St. Petersburg College and United Faculty of Florida ratify collective bargaining agreement

St. Petersburg College and the United Faculty of Florida have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, approved by 95% of the voting faculty in September and ratified by the college’s Board of Trustees, aims to strengthen faculty conditions while enhancing student outcomes. The deal includes notable provisions such as competitive salary adjustments, increased … Read more

FARA set to host 16th Energy Ball for Friedreich’s Ataxia 

Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, genetic condition that affects approximately 5,000 people in the United States and 15,000 around the world. Debilitating and progressive, it is often diagnosed during childhood.  The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) has been a consistent voice for those who suffer from FA. The organization is at the forefront of research … Read more

Bern’s Steak House and Haven Announce Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot 2024

Bern’s Steak House and Haven have announced the return of Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot 2024, a weeklong series of whiskey-themed dinners running from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. Proceeds will benefit the Laxer Family Foundation, which supports at-risk youth, veterans and aspiring culinary artists. The event will feature dinners highlighting various whiskeys including Uncle Nearest, Rare … Read more