The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed off on Port Tampa Bay’s General Reevaluation Report that details the port’s plan to deepen shipping channels. The plan calls for the main portions of the waterways that service Port Tampa Bay to deepen from 43 to 47 feet. The Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study began three … Read more
Kahwa is kicking the pumpkin spice trend in the chin and bidding farewell to the flavor that has dominated the season for years. “This August, it’s time to celebrate a bold new flavor that captures the true essence of autumn,” said a statement from the company. The St. Petersburg-based coffee brand is releasing a Fall … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas, West Pasco and Hernando Counties has named Whitney Dinu as executive director as it expands its service area into Hernando County. In April, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties was selected by Habitat for Humanity International to expand its service area into Hernando County. The affiliate has … Read more
AmeriLife Group, a Clearwater-based insurance firm that provides developing, marketing and distribution of life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning services, has partnered with USA Financial. USA Financial has grown to include five subsidiary companies including USA Financial Exchange, USA Financial Formulas, USA Financial Securities, USA Financial Insurance Services and USA Financial Advisor Advancement. … Read more
Franklin Street, a commercial real estate firm, in Tampa, added Jess Johnson to the company’s executive leadership team, as chief revenue officer. From the firm’s Tampa headquarters, Johnson will lead Franklin Street’s client-focused growth initiatives across all business lines. “Jess is a strategic leader with a proven record of success across many aspects of business … Read more
Clearwater Marine Aquarium has welcomed its first manatee patients to the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center. Yeti and Zamboni have been receiving critical care, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park through the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership and have been steadily recovering and gaining weight. They will continue to finish their rehabilitation journey at CMA and will … Read more
Leadership Tampa Bay has named its incoming class members for 2025. Leadership Tampa Bay’s mission has been to engage its members with businesses and community leaders to enhance knowledge of regional assets and issues. The program is designed to identify the Tampa Bay area’s regional strengths and to delve into issues facing the region. View … Read more
The owners of the Sundial, in St. Petersburg, say they are remaining firm on their plans to redevelop the open-air retail center, despite ongoing efforts from Florida 2005 to halt construction. Florida 2005 Theaters, based in New York, owns the AMC Sundial 12 movie theater which sits adjacent to Sundial. Last week, Florida 2005 filed … Read more
A hidden bourbon bar has opened in St. Petersburg’s Edge District. The 1st Ave Clubhouse Bourbon Bar is located inside the relocated 1st Ave Liquors store, at 1211 1st Avenue North, Suite 100, adjacent to the Zubrick Magic Theatre. The bar is described as a “speakeasy-style hangout for bourbon enthusiasts.” It serves craft cocktails, bourbon … Read more
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation team will begin hosting VIP Ride-Alongs three days a week, until September. The program was created to offer education about sea turtles that nest on Florida’s beaches. The experience will allow guests to be able to shadow CMA biologists and observe their work documenting turtle crawls, nesting sites and … Read more
