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Owners of Sundial have signed a contract with Create Building Company, a full-service construction company based in St. Pete, to begin renovating the shopping and dining complex, on February 1. Sundial, located at 153 2nd Avenue North, in downtown St. Petersburg, will feature multimillion-dollar improvements intended to revitalize the, once upscale, retail shopping center. The plans were

LD&D, a Miami-based real estate investment, development and design firm, will brand its $200 million mixed-use project, in downtown Tampa, as Cass Square. The development will include a luxury multifamily tower named DoMo, retail and an Element by Westin hotel, in partnership with Dynamic Group, for its hospitality component. LD&D acquired the two-acre parcel for

The Ora, a new Sarasota event venue, has named Michael’s On East as the venue’s exclusive food and beverage caterer. Michael’s On East will offer a selection of food and beverage options for events at The Ora, with plans to work closely with corporate meeting specialists, wedding planners and other event professionals. At 30,000 square

For the third year in a row, chief executive officers from around the Tampa Bay region are putting on their hard hats to help build a home. More than 60 community leaders will be participating in the 2024 CEO Build with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. View the slideshow below to

Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay will honor three Tampa Bay area philanthropists at its annual Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner. The gala event, scheduled for March 7, at the Marriott Water Side, in Downtown Tampa, celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact on the Tampa Bay community through their dedication to service, donations and

Medical Technology Associates, a provider of medical gas testing, inspection, certification and calibration, has acquired MicronPA, a calibration services company, based in York, Pennsylvania. The addition of MicronPA to MTA’s family of companies expands the brand’s calibration services offerings and its capabilities into additional industries. MicronPA was founded in 1997, by Avyayam and Rashmi Dave. MicronPA

The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection has been named the exclusive hotel partner for the Dalí’s upcoming exhibition, “Dalí & The Impressionists.” This new Dalí showcase, which runs until April 28, features a selection of 22 French Impressionist paintings by 18 artists, many of which are on view for the very first time

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, in downtown Sarasota, opened the first completed part of its master-planned campus, which adds 188,030 square feet of new facilities and amenities to its botanical gardens complex and restaurant. The new facilities include the Morganroth Family Living Energy Access Facility, which houses a garden-to-plate restaurant, gift shop, vertical gardens, parking and

Serena by the Sea, a waterfront condominium project by Valor Capital, which is still completing construction, has listed its largest unit for sale. The unit, listed for $2,999,000, has an open-concept layout, panoramic views and an interior that blends modern aesthetics with custom-made Italian finishes, hardwood bedroom floors and large porcelain tiles in all living

Artificial intelligence technology has already had a profound impact on lives, despite still being in its infancy. While the technology is controversial in nature, due to its incredible capabilities, there are key benefits to utilizing artificial intelligence.   St. Petersburg-based Deceptio.AI is one such company that has implemented AI, in a powerful way, for the

Over the last decade, Erica Dhawan, a best-selling author, founder and chief executive officer of Cotential, a global business consultancy, has built an international reputation as an expert in connectional intelligence and digital communication – but at heart, she’s truly an insightful listener.  Recently named as one of the top 50 Management Thinkers in the

What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.”  That answer isn’t going to help you, I’m aware.  What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their