Beyond the Headlines: HMC Hospitality’s CEO talks continued growth and expansion

The Clearwater-based brand of Hooters is ‘Stronger than ever,’ according to CEO, Neil Kiefer.

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Union New American’s Executive Chef Jacob Rios wins Food Network’s Chopped

Chef Jacob Rios of Union New American rose to the challenge of the high-stakes kitchen of Food Network’s Chopped, and it paid off. After an intense competition that tested his

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Bern’s Winefest returns with events benefiting scholarship fund

Bern’s Winefest returns for its 28th year, with a weeklong slate of wine dinners, tastings and seminars, from April 21 to April 27, benefiting the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. The

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Sarasota condo project in Rosemary District gets a boost with $50 million loan

S3 Capital has arranged a $50 million construction loan for The Gallery Sarasota, a six-story mixed-use condominium project, in the city’s Rosemary District. The development, a joint venture between Palm

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Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach to bring new era of coastal luxury and resilience (PHOTOS)

In a transformative move set to redefine beachfront living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, BH3 Management and U.S. Development have unveiled Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach — the region’s first waterfront condominium

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Metropolitan Ministries and YMCA expand services for homeless families in Pinellas

Metropolitan Ministries and the YMCA of St. Petersburg have formed a new partnership to expand services for families experiencing homelessness in Pinellas County. Under the agreement, Metropolitan Ministries will offer

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Regions Executives: Steady growth persists amid national uncertainty

As 2025 unfolds, economic experts at Regions Bank are closely watching how national policies and global trends will shape both the United States and Tampa Bay economies. During a recent

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Robins & Morton donates major gift to AdventHealth Foundation West Florida

AdventHealth Foundation West Florida has received a large donation from Robins & Morton, a national construction firm, to enhance health care services across the region. AdventHealth did not disclose the

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Ronto Group announces new Sarasota Bay condominium project (RENDERINGS)

The Naples-based Ronto Group is expanding its presence in Sarasota with a new luxury condominium project, Amara on Sarasota Bay, set to be built on Golden Gate Point. Demolition of

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USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down following national search for successor

University of South Florida President Rhea Law says she plans to step down after a national search is conducted to select her successor. Law, who has led USF since August

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Sam and Casey Ellison to co-chair St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 2025 Heroes Ball

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has named Sam and Casey Ellison as co-chairs for the 2025 Heroes Ball, set for April 5, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The

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Veteran-owned VR gaming studio expands in former Tervis headquarters

Combat Waffle Studios, a veteran-owned gaming company backed by Meta, has leased a 23,349-square-foot industrial space, at 195 Triple Diamond Blvd., in Nokomis. The studio, best known for its hit

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