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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 development in more than a decade. Located at 551 Gulf Blvd., the dual nine-story landmark blends modern coastal elegance with innovative resiliency features, tailored to … Read more
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 shelter, transitional housing, workforce development and other support services at the David and Virginia Baldwin and the Lealman Transitional Residence, facilities formerly managed by the … Read more
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 discussion with Alan McKnight, chief investment officer, April Grajales, Tampa market executive, and Ray Hand, private wealth executive for Florida, these leaders shared insights on … Read more
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 amount of the gift. The gift will support state-of-the-art obstetrics simulation equipment, advanced breast imaging technology at AdventHealth Carrollwood and a mobile health clinic managed … Read more
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 the former Pier 550 condominiums began Jan. 23 to make way for the nine-story development which will include 54 residences, across two towers. The 2.3-acre … Read more
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 2021—first as interim president, before being appointed permanently, in March 2022—expressed gratitude for her tenure at the university. “During my tenure we established bold goals … Read more
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 annual black-tie fundraiser, which attracts more than 600 attendees, supports the hospital’s pediatric services. This year’s event aims to raise $2 million to expand the … Read more
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 VR shooter Ghosts of Tabor, has seen over $20 million in sales, since its release. The company previously operated out of a 7,000-square-foot office, at … Read more
