Shumaker

The largest business law and legislative affairs firm on the West Coast of Florida has officially put boots on the ground in Pinellas County, announcing plans to open an office location in the Northern Trust building, in downtown St. Petersburg. With four seasoned law professionals, including three St. Petersburg staples and a new addition, the

Shumaker has elected six lawyers to partnership, including offices in Sarasota and Tampa. The newly elected partners in Tampa Bay include: Andrew J. Oppenheim, in Tampa, as a member of the firm’s Litigation and Disputes Service Line. In Sarasota, the new partners include David Heedy, a partner in the Corporate, Tax and Transactions and Wealth

Shumaker has named Jaime Austrich as the managing partner of its Tampa office. Austrich is vice chair of Shumaker’s firm-wide management committee. “We are thrilled to welcome Jaime as the managing partner of our Tampa office. His impressive career as a distinguished litigator and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services, paired with his natural ability

► Mast Capital, a real estate development and investment firm based in Miami, and Rockpoint, a real estate private equity firm based in Boston, topped off their newest luxury apartment development, at 5101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, which will encompass 248 apartments within three, four-story elevatored buildings across 16- acres of land. (Rendering

Michelle A. Turman, vice president of Shumaker Advisors, in Tampa, has been named to three positions at the University of South Florida. Turman was appointed to the USF Foundation Board of Directors Finance and Fundraising Committee, to the Search Advisory Committee for the new Dean of the USF College of Arts and Sciences and was

► General contractor Summit Design + Build, in Tampa, began the build-out of Taverna Toscana, a luxury Italian steakhouse and seafood restaurant, in Bradenton. (Rendering above) ► Shutts & Bowen named Amanda B. Buffinton as managing partner of the firm’s Tampa office.  ►  The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts opened the doors to its new

► BSWANKY, a Sarasota luxury handbag brand, was named a finalist, for the second year in a row, in the Design Excellence Awards Competition by The Accessories Council. (Pictured above) ► Ringling College of Art and Design’s varsity esports team, the Ringling Rollers, has opened its dedicated esports arena, which includes 10 gaming stations, a lounge

Shumaker Advisors, a government affairs firm, in Tampa, has added Amy C. Bisceglia, as principal, and Michelle A. Turman, as vice president. “Shumaker Advisors has experienced a surge in client growth, a testament to our dedication and proven track record in achieving results. Amy’s widespread state government experience and Michelle’s extensive nonprofit experience make them

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Steve Frey, chief executive officer of Oasis Corporate Housing, at the Floridan, in downtown Tampa. Presenting sponsors included Shumaker and Warren Averett. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Frey in front of a live audience. You can read the cover story here.

► ZOM Living, a multifamily developer, completed the construction of Azola South Tampa, a 214-unit multifamily community.  ► Friends of the Children – Tampa Bay named Linda Kay O’Reilly to the newly established role as development director. ► Tucker/Hall, a public relations firm, in Tampa, named Clay Hollis as vice president.  ► Leadership Florida appointed

► Philip Tavill, chief executive officer of Children First, was honored by the National Head Start Association with the Sargent Shriver Excellence in Community Service Award. (Pictured above) ► Wisconsin-based Menard, which owns more than 300 Menards stores across 15 states, closed on the agricultural land in Myakka City, paying $10.3 million.  ► The Sarasota

►RHI Magnesita, a global supplier of refractory products, systems and services, opened its North American headquarters, at 1150 Assembly Drive, Tampa. (Pictured above) ► The National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy announced that Port Tampa Bay has become the first port in the country to become accredited through the academy’s Maritime Security Accreditation and Digitization Program.  ►