$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront
A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on Rocky Point, reshaping Tampa Bay’s waterfront skyline.
Tampa-based Anchor Glass cuts debt 60% while securing $100M for growth
Anchor Glass reduces debt 60% and raises $100M in new capital, reinforcing growth under CEO Nipesh Shah.
$120 million Marina Bay condo planned on Pinellas Bayway
Developer Reza Yazdani unveils plans for a $120 million luxury condo tower, the final piece of the Marina Bay community in St. Petersburg.
University of Tampa appoints new marketing chief to boost national profile
UTampa names new marketing chief to guide brand strategy and boost the school’s national profile.
Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force behind Union New American, has been named Director of Culinary and will join the executive leadership team. Stepping into Rios’ former role, Chef Casey Alfonso … Read more
USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges
The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual rankings. In results released Sept. 23, USF rose to No. 88 overall, among all public and private universities, up from No. 91 the previous year. … Read more
Sarasota philanthropist backs Florida Humanities with $350k challenge
A $350,000 donation from attorney, businessman and philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has spurred a record fundraising campaign for Florida Humanities. Culverhouse’s challenge grant generated $707,938 in contributions, which will be used to support museums, libraries and historical societies across the state. His giving to humanities councils nationwide now tops $1 million, according to a statement. … Read more
Two Shumaker partners named Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America
Shumaker partners Ronald A. Christaldi and Jade Davis have been named Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America; a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of 1 percent of American attorneys. Fellowship is extended by invitation only to lawyers who demonstrate excellence in litigation at both trial and appellate levels, as well … Read more
One Liners Polk: Polk Museum of Art, Peace River Center and more
Polk County Emergency Management received the 2025 Spirit of Leadership Polk Award for outstanding hurricane response and community collaboration. (Pictured above) Lakeland native TJ Wright, who grew up in the YMCA’s First Tee golf program, has been named chief executive officer of the YMCA of West Central Florida. Aircraft maintenance company FEAM Aero is bringing … Read more