Neptune Flood acquires data science firm to enhance AI-driven flood insurance services

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Neptune Flood, a St. Petersburg-based private flood insurance company, acquired Charles River Data, a Boston-based data science consulting group. This strategic move aims to bolster Neptune Flood’s, already innovative, Triton underwriting system through advanced data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. Charles River Data has a background rooted in big tech and academia, enhancing … Read more

WJArchitects opens Ybor City office

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WJArchitects, or Wannemacher Jensen Architects, opened its newest office, located in Ybor City, at 1513 E 8th Avenue. WJArchitects has a Tampa portfolio that includes the ConnectWise Office Headquarters, the Tampa Fire and Police Training Complex Modernization, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, RYDE It Cycle Studio in Midtown, Academy of Holy Names School, North Tampa … Read more

Seasoned tech executive Jake Halusic launches cloud services provider, in Tampa

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Trofeo, a new cloud services company, has launched as a Microsoft Cloud AI partner, in Tampa. “We believe Microsoft Azure offers the best platform to help companies modernize, innovate and compete on a grander scale,” said Jake Halusic, founder and chief executive officer of Trofeo. “We can exceed client expectations and generate lasting value by … Read more

PODS appoints new chief financial officer

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PODS Enterprises, a moving and portable storage container services in Clearwater, has appointed Jordon Jones as chief financial officer. Jones joined PODS, in 2022, as vice president of global financial planning and analysis. Prior to joining PODS, Jones served as chief financial officer of YouFit Gyms, directing financial operations for the 80-location fitness chain. Before … Read more

SPP unveils plans for new office and residential towers in Water Street Tampa (RENDERINGS)

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Strategic Property Partners has shared plans for three new projects, as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa including a residential condominium building, a build-to-suit trophy office complex and an entertainment destination. The office and residential towers will occupy an extension of Water Street, currently under construction, north of the 900 and 1000 … Read more

Systal Technology Solutions expands international operations to Tampa

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Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud and security specialist, will open its new Network Operations Center, in Tampa. The facility, staffed by Systal’s engineers, is situated in Tampa’s Westshore District and serves as Systal’s North American hub for managing, monitoring and optimizing network performance for its business. This launch makes Systal one of … Read more

PSCU/Co-op Solutions announces partnership with Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union

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PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a St. Petersburg-based credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology services provider, formed a new partnership with Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, providing the credit union with debit and in-house credit processing, as well as ATM Terminal Driving services. Based in Pasadena, Texas, Gulf Coast Educators FCU has more than … Read more

Things to do: Spring Sidewalk Social at z•aa dress up studio and Book + Bottle, in downtown St. Pete

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Two downtown St. Petersburg retailers will hold a Spring Sidewalk Social on Sunday, April 21. The afternoon event includes wine, bites, music and fashion. During the event, z•aa will put on a sidewalk fashion show along sixth street, showcasing pieces for Spring and Summer. The studio will be open for shopping at noon, the fashion … Read more

Dopamine alert: Stop what you’re doing and look at CMA’s new resident, Opie the Otter (VIDEO)  

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium has welcomed Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13 years old, and Boomer, 4 years old, two otters that arrived at the aquarium in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the … Read more