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The largest business law and legislative affairs firm on the West Coast of Florida has officially put boots on the ground in Pinellas County, announcing plans to open an office location in the Northern Trust building, in downtown St. Petersburg. With four seasoned law professionals, including three St. Petersburg staples and a new addition, the

PostcardMania, a Clearwater-based marketing technology firm, is reporting it achieved record revenue in 2023, crossing the $100 million mark to hit $104.6 million, a new high for the company. The increase represents 8% top-line growth over 2022 in continuation of PostcardMania’s outsized post-pandemic success, in which the firm has averaged 15% annual year-over-year growth following

Proper House Group has announced the opening leadership team for its two newest endeavors, Ash, a full-service restaurant with Italian- inspired cuisine and Alter Ego, a music–infused cocktail lounge, opening this spring at Water Street Tampa. David Madera has been named general manager and Andrew Duncan has been named executive chef, both at Ash, and

The sixth annual Synapse Summit, an event that connects, catalyzes and celebrates Florida’s innovation leaders, held February 28, at Amalie Arena, in Downtown Tampa, has released its schedule for the 2024 event. Speakers for this year’s event will include Shirl Penney, chief executive officer of Dynasty Financial Partners, Lauren Weiner, founder of WWC Global, Andrew

Shumaker has elected six lawyers to partnership, including offices in Sarasota and Tampa. The newly elected partners in Tampa Bay include: Andrew J. Oppenheim, in Tampa, as a member of the firm’s Litigation and Disputes Service Line. In Sarasota, the new partners include David Heedy, a partner in the Corporate, Tax and Transactions and Wealth

Rita Lowman was elected by Encore Bank’s Board of Directors as lead director of the board. Lowman, former president of Pilot Bank, is a banking veteran with 45 years of experience. Her career highlights include managing 23 acquisitions, including the NationsBank-Barnett merger, in 1997. “Our bank’s strength lies within our associates, clients, shareholders and communities

Shumaker has named Jaime Austrich as the managing partner of its Tampa office. Austrich is vice chair of Shumaker’s firm-wide management committee. “We are thrilled to welcome Jaime as the managing partner of our Tampa office. His impressive career as a distinguished litigator and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services, paired with his natural ability

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has named Danielle Gantt as chief financial officer. Gantt most recently worked with CliftonLarsonAllen where she provided chief financial officer consulting services to numerous organizations and helped to generate $500 million in new business through strategic financial guidance and initiatives. She also served in leadership roles at AdventHealth Foundation

SeacatLine is adding a second vessel to its Costa Rica – Tampa container service, increasing the frequency from fortnightly to weekly. In addition to specializing in refrigerated and dry container shipping services, SeacatLine also accepts break-bulk and project cargoes. Port Logistics Refrigerated Services provides terminal and stevedoring services, at Port Tampa Bay, for SeacatLine. The

Next Level Brands has promoted Heather Rivas to director of operations. During her, more than 15 years, in the industry, Rivas has experience in roles such as general manager for James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock, at Husk Savannah, and as opening general manager at Tiger Mama, a Boston restaurant helmed by James Beard Award

America Industrial Guide, a manufacturer of biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial machinery, has opened a new 10,000 square-foot facility, in East Tampa, which will house manufacturing, warehouse and office functions. The company closed on the lot, located at 2820 N. 34th Street, in 2021, and is constructing a new building. America Industrial

Owners of Sundial have signed a contract with Create Building Company, a full-service construction company based in St. Pete, to begin renovating the shopping and dining complex, on February 1. Sundial, located at 153 2nd Avenue North, in downtown St. Petersburg, will feature multimillion-dollar improvements intended to revitalize the, once upscale, retail shopping center. The plans were