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The University Area Community Development Corporation has appointed Arturo Puckerin as its new chief executive officer and executive director. Puckerin, who has worked extensively in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, will oversee the nonprofit’s operations, staff and programs. His role also includes working with the board of directors, strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders and guiding

Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025. (Individual slides for sharing below) The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honor individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar

Tampa institution to serve multi-course menu with rare wine pairings Oct. 7; select steaks featured Oct. 8–9.

Real estate executive James Nozar has joined Kettler as president of development. Nozar, who previously led the launch of Water Street Tampa as the founding chief executive officer of Strategic Property Partners, will oversee all development efforts for Kettler, including the Gasworx project on the edge of Ybor City. He will direct its next phase

Tampa Bay leaders debate the end of hourly billing, exploring AI-driven pricing models and the future of work.

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s fourth annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by presented by Cigna, Fifth Third Bank, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Questmont, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. This event was created by TBBW CEO and

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus plans to build a new $6.5 million STEM academic facility, a project that leaders say will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university system. The 7,000-square-foot building will include modern labs, prep space, utilities, restrooms, site work, equipment and

Miami-based real estate firm LD&D has been awarded a $5.4 million workforce housing grant from the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency to support the inclusion of 30 income-eligible apartments at DoMo at Cass Square, a $200 million mixed-use project in downtown Tampa. The units will account for about 10 percent of a planned 27-story multifamily tower,

The Aloft and Element Tampa Midtown hotel has appointed Jason Perkins as its new general manager. Perkins will oversee operations at Tampa’s first dual-branded hotel, which opened in 2021 and combines the loft-inspired design of Aloft with the eco-conscious concept of Element. His responsibilities include managing guest services, financial performance and team leadership. Perkins previously

Landmark Properties has acquired a 4.3-acre site near the University of South Florida and plans to build an 807-bed student housing community called The Mark Tampa, the company announced. Developed in partnership with Canyon Partners Real Estate and Peninsula Investments, the six-story project will rise at 2700 University Square Drive, near the USF campus. Construction

The AdventHealth Foundation West Florida’s annual Starlight Gala set a new fundraising record in 2025, bringing in $2.4 million to support women’s and children’s services across the health system’s hospitals. The event, themed Once Upon a Miracle, was chaired by Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and held at the

Bank of America has appointed Stephenie Whitfield as president of its Sarasota/Manatee market, succeeding Erik Vatter, who has led the market since 2022 and will transition to his new role as Merrill senior financial advisor. Whitfield, who also serves as Business Banking market executive, will oversee the bank’s eight lines of business in the region,