Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

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 totaled more than $84 million, with 97 units purchased. Located at 1101 East Jackson Street, the development will include 658 units, comprising 31 private residences

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 Performance. The donation will support arts programs and rename the School of Music’s concert venue as the Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall. The 450-seat

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 to life with an exclusive beachfront dining experience on Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted at Latitude 28 Beachfront Patio, the evening will transport

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 officer, overseeing strategic alignment between the cancer center and its research and commercial partners. Carpenter will guide SPEROS FL’s expansion as a biotechnology and life

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. The financing, provided by Seacoast Bank, will support the redevelopment of a 22.5-acre site along the I-4 Corridor, replacing a recently demolished office building. Sitework

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 Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” podcast to our employees. They shared that they didn’t want another boring financial podcast—especially not one about banking. While I

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 sponsored the event. The event was hosted by 3 Daughters Brewing, in St. Petersburg, Photos by Heike Sabo

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly where Chon Nguyen’s business story should begin. Is it his high school years, where a young tech enthusiast was already earning Microsoft certifications?  Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as the city he calls home. From technology to hospitality, his

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

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 speed, creativity and resilience, Rios emerged as the Chopped champion, securing the coveted title on the episode that aired on February 18. “It’s still surreal

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 festival, presented by the Laxer Family Foundation in partnership with Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel, features a series of ticketed events designed

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 One Associates and The Simpson Organization, will be located at the corner of 4th Street and Cocoanut Avenue and will include 60 condominium units, along