Real estate, development and business across Tampa Bay
►A new scholarship, named for Florida Polytechnic University trustee Frank T. Martin, was established to provide more opportunities to African American students and help them achieve their STEM career ambitions. ► Watson Clinic, based in Lakeland, added physician Yeneneh Desta to the infectious diseases department at Watson Clinic Main and Melissa Kham, a registered nurse … Read more
Quick business updates across Hillsborough County, including Axiom Bank, Joffrey’s Coffee, real estate deals, new hires and local company news.
Settling into the long Florida summer, industries and individuals are still grappling with the new normal in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as our community, and business leaders, move forward with safety protocols for the re-emerging economy, families and companies are moving forward with positive lessons learned throughout the crisis. As John F. … Read more
►Transwestern Development, in partnership with a private real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital-Real Estate, acquired 183.5 acres that will be developed as a speculative 1 million-square-foot industrial facility at 6200 State Road 33 N. in Lakeland. (Rendering above) ►Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland reported the sale of 3 Creeks Crossing … Read more
►Family-owned, international berry supplier Wish Farms broke ground on its new headquarters in Plant City. ►Polk State College and United Way of Central Florida launched a pilot program to provide students financial assistance, called “Destination Graduation.” ►Kaylee Strickland of Lithia opened The Back Pocket Recording Studio in Plant City at 1514 S. Alexander St., suite … Read more
The University of Tampa Board of Fellows kicked of the school year with a social on August 14 at the university. Click through the gallery to see more images.
A roundup of leadership moves, promotions, mergers and investments across Hillsborough County.
