J.C. Newman Cigar Co. releases special edition El Baton cigar celebrating The Florida Aquarium

For a limited time, adult guests who visit The Florida Aquarium can purchase a collector’s cigar made by J.C Newman Cigar Company. Named the “SEA-Gar,” the specially designed El Baton

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See the new BellaBrava set to open North Tampa location in December (PHOTOS)

2BHospitality plans to open a new location of BellaBrava, in Land O’ Lakes, in December. The company’s third BellaBrava restaurant, BellaBrava Bexley, will be nearly 8,200 square feet, at 16722

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Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams to be honored as 2024 Persons of Vision

Preserve Vision Florida will honor Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of

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Ellison Construction shares first look at home to be built on the site of Derek Jeter’s former home (RENDERINGS)

Tampa-based Ellison Construction is set to begin construction of a new single-family home on the Davis Islands property previously owned by Derek Jeter and rented by Tom Brady. Construction of

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CITY Furniture using Pink Pumpkins to raise awareness and help fund a cure

CITY Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer, is currently promoting its annual Pink Pumpkins fundraiser to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast

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St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp. names new president and CEO

Michael D. Swesey has been named president and chief executive officer of the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation. Swesey has more than 30 years of economic development experience. He

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The art of tropical distancing at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (PHOTOS)

My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, in August. And, over the years, we promised each other we’d go back to St. Lucia for our monumental celebration of

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Go inside Beacon the JW Marriott’s rooftop cocktail lounge (PHOTOS)

Beacon, Tampa’s newest rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, opened on Friday, October 6. Beacon has several lounge areas, including an outdoor terrace, a signature bar and

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19-story condominium breaks ground in downtown St. Petersburg (RENDERINGS)

Developers of The Julia have officially broken ground at the site of the condominium tower, at 100 4th Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. The 19-story condominium gives residents the opportunity

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New College of Florida selects former Florida Speaker of the House as new college president

New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees has selected Richard Corcoran as the college’s next president, voting to enter contract negotiations at the next Board of Trustees meeting, later this

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‘Holdout home’ on Clearwater Beach lists for $6,999,000

Situated at 887 S Gulfview Blvd., in Clearwater, the home referred to as the “Holdout Home” has been listed for $6,999,000. Built in 1963, it’s the final single-family dwelling on

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Marrin Costello Jewelry opens first flagship store in Palma Ceia

Marrin Costello, founder of Marrin Costello Jewelry, will open the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location, in Tampa’s Palma Ceia neighborhood. Found in more than 300 boutiques worldwide, Marrin Costello Jewelry is

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