Circus-inspired boutique hotel opens in Sarasota’s St. Armands District (RENDERINGS)

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a new boutique hotel inspired by Sarasota’s circus heritage, has officially opened on Florida’s west coast. Located steps from Lido Beach, the 135-room hotel features a

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New Hyatt Centric Hotel and Luxury Residences coming to Sarasota’s waterfront (RENDERINGS)

Kolter Group has announced a new luxury development, at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, in Sarasota, featuring residential condominiums and a full-service Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. Construction is expected to

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Streetwear retailer Social Status announces move to Ybor City (RENDERINGS)

The Whitaker Group plans to relocate its Social Status retail store to a new, larger space in Tampa’s historic Ybor City neighborhood. The move from Hyde Park to Ybor City

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YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg CEO announces retirement

David W. Jezek, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, will retire at the end of this year. Jezek’s retirement will conclude a 42-year professional

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Hotel ORA + Private Residences first phase sells out in 40 days, topping $84 million (RENDERINGS)

The first phase of Hotel ORA + Private Residences, a $675 million condominium-hotel project planned for downtown Tampa, has sold out within 40 days of launching. The initial phase sales

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USF receives record $2.5 million gift for arts college

The University of South Florida has received a $2.5 million donation from Pete and Cynthia Zinober, marking the largest gift in the history of its College of Design, Art and

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JW Marriott Clearwater Beach hosts a ‘White Lotus’ inspired dinner

Ready to live out your White Lotus fantasy—without the drama? The JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is bringing the glamour, mystery and indulgence of the hit HBO series

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Moffitt Cancer Center names president of SPEROS FL

Moffitt Cancer Center has appointed Josh Carpenter as president of SPEROS FL, the cancer center’s 775-acre global innovation campus, in Pasco County. Carpenter will also serve as Moffitt’s chief integration

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Altman Joint Venture secures $16 million for Lakeland logistics development

Altman Logistics Properties, in partnership with FRP Development Corp., has secured $16 million in construction financing for Apex Logistics at Lakeland, a 202,000-square-foot, Class A logistics development, in Central Florida.

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Tampa adds four more dining destinations to The MICHELIN Guide Florida (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay has solidified its place among Florida’s top dining destinations. From a seafood shack serving up local catches to a Scandinavian-inspired fine dining experience, these new Tampa Bay selections

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Beyond Banking: Lessons from The Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” Podcast

Contributed by K. Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa “It’s not a nerdy podcast.” Those were the words that tumbled from my mouth while explaining The

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Scenes from CEO Connect with the Hartings (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect with Mike and Leigh Harting, co-owners of 3 Daughters Brewing. Spartan Contracting, Hyde Park Capital, Closet Envy and Home Safety Solutions

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