Homrich Berg expands Tampa Bay office with new leadership

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Homrich Berg, an Atlanta-based registered investment adviser, has appointed Larry Parkin as principal and Florida market leader to head its new Tampa office. This is the firm’s second location in Florida, following its opening in Palm Beach Gardens, in 2021. Parkin joins Homrich Berg after a two-year retirement and previously served as managing director at … Read more

Source 1 Solutions acquires England-based IT company

Source 1 Solutions, a managed service provider specializing in enterprise IT networks, has acquired YouCall-IT, headquartered in Kent, England. With this acquisition, Source 1 will maintain full ownership, with both companies retaining their current personnel. The integration is expected to enhance YouCall-IT’s proprietary software and expand its global service capabilities. “This acquisition is a natural … Read more

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving ready to take flight at Red Bull Flugtag 2024 in Tampa

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving has been selected to participate in the 2024 Red Bull Flugtag event on Nov. 9, 2024, in Tampa. Out of more than 1,000 applicants, the team returns after its 2011 performance, with a new flying machine designed to represent its vision of “hauling intergalactic space junk,” highlighting its commitment … Read more

Duvin Design launches limited-edition collaboration with Buccaneers (PHOTOS)

Duvin Design has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to release a limited-edition capsule collection, inspired by the team’s Creamsicle uniforms and mascot, Bucco Bruce. The collection includes eight pieces including T-shirts, hats, a fleece crewneck, a work jacket, a short-sleeve button-up and a rugby polo. The designs incorporate the Buccaneers’ classic Creamsicle color scheme … Read more

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort opens on Florida’s Gulf Coast

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the largest development on the island in 50 years. The beachfront resort, developed by Unicorp National Developments, features design work by 10 Design, HBA Miami and Dutch East Design. The resort spans 18 acres with 800 feet of private beach, offering luxury … Read more

Tampa’s Rooster & the Till welcomes new chef de cuisine

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Proper House Group has announced Chef Luke Hand as the new chef de cuisine, at Rooster & the Till. Hand is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is committed to sustainability and plans to further elevate Rooster & the Till’s focus on local sourcing, seasonality and inventive menus. “I grew up just … Read more

Tampa Bay Wave surpasses $1 billion in funding for tech startups

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The Tampa Bay Wave’s portfolio of more than 550 tech startups has collectively raised over $1 billion in investor capital, marking a significant milestone for the nonprofit accelerator. Founded in 2013, with the support of a $1 million federal grant from the United States Economic Development Administration, the Wave aims to strengthen the region’s startup … Read more

Port Tampa Bay receives $22 million Federal grant for expansion

Port Tampa Bay will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its East Port “Omniport” facility, as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program. The project will increase the berth size from 400 feet to 675 feet and expand the facility from 18 to 27 acres, enabling the port … Read more

The Good Life: Bern’s Steak House at Home

Bern’s Steak House is now available on Goldbelly, a food e-commerce platform.  Bern’s world-class steaks, sides and its beloved Macadamia Nut Ice Cream can be delivered straight to doorsteps.  The Filet Mignon Dinner for two, priced at $149.95, has USDA Choice filet mignons that are hand-cut in-house, creamed spinach flavored with nutmeg and pancetta, and … Read more