Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offering festive holiday experiences

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is offering a variety of luxury experiences, festive dining, wellness treatments and family-friendly activities. Highlights include a life-size gingerbread display, crafted by the resort’s pastry team, themed

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A naughty elf and whiskey galore: Joy Bar spreads festive fun in Tampa

Christmas comes but once a year—unless you’re at Joy Bar, Tampa Bay’s only year-round Christmas-themed bar. This December, Joy Bar is decking its halls with festive fun, from live music

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Tampa EDITION to unveil holiday tree inspired by Dalí Museum

The Tampa EDITION is partnering with the Dalí Museum for a holiday tree installation, inspired by Salvador Dalí’s surrealist art. The 15-foot tree, set to be unveiled Dec. 5, reimagines

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Who Let the Dogs Sail? First-of-its-kind cruise goes to the dogs

Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando bring a canine cruise experience to Tampa.

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Construction begins on new Alessi Bakery in Tampa

Summit Design + Build broke ground on the new location for Alessi Bakery, a Tampa institution with over a century of history. The bakery’s new home will be in the

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Construction begins on Seaire’s Lagoon, a first for Manatee County (RENDERINGS)

Metro Development Group has started construction on a four-acre lagoon at Seaire, the first lagoon-centered community, in Manatee County. The 1,155-acre development, in Parrish, will include approximately 3,000 homes, commercial

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HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital CEO named Honorary Commander at MacDill AFB

Ned Hill, chief executive officer of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, has been inducted into the Honorary Commander Program of the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base.

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Peak Surf Park secures land in Pasco County, eyes 2027 opening (RENDERINGS)

Peak Surf Park, a surf-focused attraction planned for Tampa Bay, has secured a 35-acre site within the Two Rivers development, in Pasco County. The park, which is set for completion

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Fitz and The Tantrums to headline OnBikes’ Winter Wonder Ride

OnBikes, a Tampa nonprofit dedicated to providing bikes for kids in need, announced that Fitz and The Tantrums will headline its 13th Annual Winter Wonder Ride on Saturday, Dec. 14,

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ServisFirst Bank names new market president for West Central Florida

ServisFirst Bank has appointed Brent Dykstra as market president for West Central Florida. Dykstra, a banking professional with more than 22 years of experience in the Sarasota and Venice markets,

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Aviation Authority Board votes on new TPA CEO

The board made the announcement in a board meeting Tuesday.

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Visit Tampa Bay appoints new chair

Evette Torres, of Schulte Hospitality Group, has been named the new chair of Visit Tampa Bay’s Board of Directors, succeeding Ray Mathews of State Farm. Torres, appointed during Visit Tampa

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