►The Polk County Sherriff’s Office created a new law enforcement unit focused on cybercrime related to artificial intelligence, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University, which will provide essential technical and research support. ► Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, selected Jeremy P. Martin, the current vice president at William & Mary, to take over as president. … Read more
Laura Sherman, Lowry Baldwin and Elizabeth Krystyn never thought they’d end up in the insurance industry, yet their unique paths brought them together to establish Baldwin, Krystyn, Sherman Partners. The $1.2 billion firm has rebranded its affiliated Baldwin Risk Partners, or BRP Group, to The Baldwin Group, to align with its ongoing transformation and expansion. … Read more
⊲ Renovations have begun at the 12-story City Center office building, at 100 2nd Avenue South, in downtown St. Pete. (Rendering above) ⊲ Newstar Development and the Pinellas County Housing Authority started work on an 80-unit affordable housing project for senior citizens, at 12455 130th Ave. N., in Largo. ⊲ Cue Golfology, a new golf simulation … Read more
Moffitt Cancer Center has agreed to a strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca, to accelerate the development of cell therapies, specifically chimeric antigen receptor T cell and T cell receptor therapies. AstraZeneca will have priority access to Moffitt’s clinical environment and create connections between physician-scientists to advance the investigation of novel cell therapies. The collaboration aims to … Read more
Midst the thriving culinary scene in Tampa Bay, where Michelin-starred establishments continue to emerge, one dining destination stands out by blending historical charm with elevated comfort cuisine. Gigglewaters, nestled in the quaint town of Safety Harbor, offers an immersive experience that transports patrons to the bygone era of Prohibition. Step inside Gigglewaters and you’ll find … Read more
Property Markets Group (PMG) and MoneyShow have announced plans for One Park West, an elevated, 18-story condominium development in the Downtown Sarasota Waterfront District. With residences priced from $1 million, One Park West will feature fully finished one, two and three-bedroom private residences, as well as a penthouse collection. Designed by Sarasota-based firm Hoyt Architects, … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s third annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by Cigna, HCA, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Fifth Third Bank, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The day began with breakfast and a panel discussion on women’s wellness in mind, body, … Read more
Pilatus, a Swiss airline manufacturer, plans to build a brand-new facility at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), in Bradenton, expanding its presence in North America. Pilatus executives have signed an official agreement with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Authority. The deal includes plans to develop a factory-owned facility, which Pilatus will use for sales, … Read more
A pair of senior advisors at SVN Commercial Advisory Group closed the sale of a multi-tenant retail property for $8 million. The property, at 942 Heritage Pass, Davenport, is newly built, containing tenants who are still finishing up their interior build outs. The buyer, Davenport Legacy Investment Group, was represented by Matt Fenske and Tony … Read more
Landmark Properties, a real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, investment management and operation of residential communities, has completed The Metropolitan Tampa, a 759-bed, 276-unit student housing development, at 2701 E. Fowler Avenue, in Tampa. Opening to residents in August 2024, the five-story residential community was designed by Niles Bolton Associates with Landmark Construction, … Read more