Exclusive: Sundial owners vow to pursue construction and development efforts

The owners of the Sundial, in St. Petersburg, say they are remaining firm on their plans to redevelop the open-air retail center, despite ongoing efforts from Florida 2005 to halt construction. Florida 2005 Theaters, based in New York, owns the AMC Sundial 12 movie theater which sits adjacent to Sundial. Last week, Florida 2005 filed … Read more

Tampa Museum of Art names construction manager for expansion project

The Tampa Museum of Art has selected The Beck Group to manage the construction of the Museum’s Centennial Expansion project. The Museum is funding the 77,904-square-foot expansion project through its Centennial Campaign, a comprehensive construction and endowment effort helped by a $25 million gift from Dick Corbett. The Museum intends to reach its $110 million … Read more

Two real estate firms acquire multi-family properties in Lutz

Argyle Real Estate Partners, a real estate investment firm in the Southeast and Texas, partnered with Sembler Investments Real Estate Partners and acquired two residential multi-family properties in the Tampa area. The properties include Sage at Cypress Cay, a 324-unit community, and Lantana at Cypress Cay, a 252-unit community, centrally located in Lutz.   Both … Read more

Visit Tampa Bay and Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters release a Tampa Bay-inspired coffee blend

Visit Tampa Bay, in partnership with Tampa’s Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, is releasing a signature coffee blend, Pirate’s Plunder. Described in a statement as “…a rich taste that could tempt legendary pirate José Gaspar himself,” the blend is composed of Ethiopian Heirloom and Bourbon coffee varieties harvested in the winter months. The blend contains notes … Read more

Walgreens and Metropolitan Ministries team up for school supplies drive

Metropolitan Ministries has partnered with Walgreens for the Backpacks of Hope School Supplies Drive, which helps support local children as they get ready to go back to school. From now through August 1, 88 participating Walgreens stores, in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, will be collecting school essentials to benefit children in need. This year’s drive … Read more

Cary Street Partners ‘plants its flag’ in Tampa with a new office and three seasoned Tampa Bay financial advisors

Cary Street Partners, based in Richmond, Virginia, has expanded with the opening of a new office in Tampa, the first of its offices in Florida. Joining the Tampa office are three veteran financial advisors including Steven R. Cere, Jason M. Walters and Christopher M. Nardi. “We are excited to join Cary Street Partners and look … Read more

The Good Life: Penny Preville and LV by The Pool (PHOTOS)

IDC Showcases Penny Preville International Diamond Center is proud to showcase Penny Preville designs in 18-karat yellow gold. Each design is marked by femininity, exceptionally high standards of creativity and an eye for intricate detail. From necklaces to rings and bracelets, Penny Preville offers collections that are both captivating and versatile, designed with wearability refined … Read more

TD Bank adds retired Johnson & Johnson executive to its Community Advisory Board

TD Bank has added Anthony Carter, a former chief diversity officer for Johnson & Johnson, to its Community Advisory Board. “I’m honored, and excited, to serve as a member of TD Bank’s Community Advisory Board. I look forward to working with TD Bank’s visionary, and extraordinary, leaders as well as a team of prominent national … Read more

Leadership and investment can achieve a bold vision for the Tampa Bay region

By Marlene Spalten, president and chief executive officer, Community Foundation Tampa Bay Picture this: A thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity. That is the Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s bold vision for our region, one we share with others who care about this area’s long-term growth and development. … Read more