Restaurants

► Led by Jeff Gigante, Next Level Brands Holdings will open its first restaurant, Union New American, at Westshore City Center at 1111 N. Westshore Blvd. (Rendering above) ► Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Salesforce Ventures, the investment arm of business software giant Salesforce, are among the investors in a $12.25 million round

► Sarasota-based LifeStar Living closed on a 5.25-acre property at 4595 34th Street South for $9 million and will build a The Manhattan, an active senior living community. (Pictured above) ► St. Petersburg College President Tonjua Williams was elected to serve as a representative on the board of directors for the American Association of Community

Fine dining on Siesta Key is defined at The Summer House. Quality ingredients—thoughtfully sourced and expertly prepared—offer exceptional flavor. Here you will find classic soups and salads, certified Angus steaks and chops, seafood entrees and updated sides. There are no surprises on the menu. You will recognize everything. The big surprise is not on the

► Vernon Ellinger was honored at a Tampa Bay Lightning game as the latest Lightning Community Hero. (Pictured above)  ► Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) launched its professional practice group with Tampa Bay attorney Diane Morton serving as executive vice president.  ► The Port Tampa Bay board of commissioners approved an agreement with Celadon Development Corp.

Boulevard Burgers & Tap House and Pet Pal Animal Shelter are throwing a “Doggie Date Night” event on June 17. The event will be held all day with a complimentary dog slider, or bacon strip, with any purchase. There will be raffles and prizes, including $100 restaurant gift cards. And the best part, lots of

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Grace | 120 Eighth Ave., Pass-a-Grille Beach Grace is an unassuming restaurant, tucked away on a small side street, near the southern tip of Pass-a-Grille. It has a minimalist interior design, almost to the point of austere. But don’t let that fool you. The food is based on quality ingredients showcasing natural flavors, skilled preparation

► Buddy Brew Coffee opened a new café, at Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., in the Heights Public Market. ► The University of South Florida board of trustees voted unanimously to elect Will Weatherford as its new vice chair.    ► Franklin Street arranged the sale of Georgetown Apartments and Cynthia Gardens, two adjacent

Nueva Cantina, a Mexican restaurant located in south St. Petersburg, is partnering with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Teremana to give guests free guacamole with the purchase of a Teremana cocktail. Created in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Johnson worked with a Mexican family-owned distillery to create Teremana – Destilería Teremana de Agave. Teremana Blanco

Casa Santo Stefano, Richard Gonzmart’s newest restaurant, is a soaring complex filled with artwork, and antiques, that pay homage to the little island of Sicily, off the Italian coast, and Ybor City’s rich Sicilian heritage.  The open kitchen, complete with a wood-fired grill, sits in full view of the downstairs dining room. Upstairs is Santo’s

► Haiku, a Japanese fusion restaurant, opened at 808 N Franklin Street, Tampa. (Pictured above)  ► ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ: SFBS), promoted Jonathan Zunz to senior vice president, commercial banking. ► Following the 2019 acquisition of Impluse, OPSWAT retained its leadership team, and its office space, at 5650 Breckenridge Park Drive,

Like all of Chris Ponte’s restaurants, beautiful details infuse every aspect of Olivia, his modern trattoria in South Tampa. The place is bright and airy, filled with natural light. An intimate lounge with small tables is perfect for sharing drinks, and private conversation, while the bar, resplendent in dark woods and a black marble bar