Metropolitan Ministries held its 2025 Tampa Bay Food Fight, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together Tampa Bay’s top chefs in a culinary showdown to support Metropolitan Ministries’ job training programs. This year’s event featured Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian, an Iron Chef and Chopped judge, as a … Read more
⊲ A modern sculpture by St. Pete artist Cecilia Lueza, inspired by the city’s waterfront, will serve as a centerpiece at the entrance of the 42-story Art House condominium tower, in downtown St. Pete. (Image above) ⊲ St. Petersburg College was designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, recognizing its commitment … Read more
The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has appointed William “Bill” Tapp as board member emeritus following his retirement from the board of directors in March, after 25 years of service. Tapp joined the board in 2000 and served as its 34th chair from 2006 to 2007. He is recognized for his leadership, financial support and … Read more
Work has begun on Waterways Apartments and Marina, a 39-acre waterfront development, in north St. Pete, set to bring over 470 rental units to Gandy Boulevard. Miami-based Key International is behind the project, which includes 324 apartments and 53 townhomes, along 3,000 feet of water frontage. Plans also feature an 8,000-square-foot waterfront restaurant, a marina, … Read more
As hurricane season approaches, many homeowners in Tampa Bay face a critical decision: how to protect their property while preserving its elegance and architectural integrity. The memories of last year’s storms are still fresh—devastating winds, flooding rains and the impact that the unprecedented hurricane season left in its wake. But protecting your home doesn’t have … Read more
Regions Bank has reopened its downtown Tampa branch following a full renovation, aimed at delivering a more personalized, tech-forward banking experience. Located at the base of the 100 N. Tampa St. tower, the redesigned branch eliminates the traditional teller line, in favor of one-on-one service with local bankers. The updated layout features technology upgrades such … Read more
Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its business-to-business e-commerce capabilities. Commerce Vision, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has provided B2B commerce services since 2001, serving industries including automotive, food service, medical and more. … Read more
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Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has officially begun his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. With a track record of fostering innovation and driving growth, Moyer is now applying his leadership to the region’s exclusive network of CEOs, entrepreneurs and executive leaders. “I … Read more
NewPoint Real Estate Capital has issued a $50 million bridge loan to Hillpointe to refinance Pointe Grand Plant City, a recently completed multifamily community in the Tampa Bay area. The two-year, floating-rate, interest-only loan was originated by Trevor Ritter, managing director at NewPoint. Pointe Grand Plant City features 300 two-bedroom units, across 10 three-story apartment … Read more
