How David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods

Yo Mama’s Foods founder David Habib sits among pallets of packaged sauces inside the company’s Clearwater warehouse

From his family kitchen in Clearwater, David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods into a national clean-label brand sold in 24,000 stores.

Mansions on the Market presented by Silvestri Law: Historic renovated Hyde Park home listed for nearly $2.4 million (PHOTOS)

Address Specs Listing Price 610 S. Newport Ave., Tampa Florida 6 bedrooms | 5.1 bathrooms | 3,990 square feet $2,395,000 Farmhouse chic meets contemporary elegance in this renovated, South Tampa home, built in 1903, one year before the first Gasparilla Parade. With ample green space and a wrap-around porch, this home has room for the … Read more

Exploring the richness of Mexican flavors at Lona (PHOTOS)

While the Tampa Designated Market Area encompasses eleven counties, Hillsborough County stands out in the culinary scene with three Michelin One Star restaurants – Koya, Lilac and Rocca – all located in Tampa. This trend seems to be propelled by the substantial growth in Hillsborough, where distinct urban pockets like the Channel District, Midtown Tampa, … Read more

Go inside the ongoing construction of the Patel Estate in Tampa (PHOTOS)

The grand Estate on the corner of Dale Mabry and Busch Boulevard has been under development for 12 years and under construction for nearly six years. When complete, it will be the largest single-family home in Hillsborough County, sitting on 17 acres and spanning 60,000 air-conditioned square feet. Dr. Kiran Patel and his wife, Pallavi, … Read more

The Loft at Midtown to be Tampa Bay’s first post-COVID office building

Bromley Companies announced The Loft at Midtown project in 2019, but now the project is taking a new, more timely meaning. The company is describing it as “uniquely suited as a healthy workplace,” a statement said. The 70,000-square-foot project will prioritize health, and wellness, of its tenants with innovative features such as touch-free features, a … Read more

Sparkman Wharf redevelopment continues in downtown Tampa

Strategic Property Partners continues redevelopment of Sparkman Wharf along Tampa’s downtown waterfront.

Plant’s Palace

It might hard to imagine now, sitting on the Plant Hall verandah at the University of Tampa, but in 1891, it was the Tampa Bay Hotel. On that patio, guests would sip iced tea to cool off, because there was no air conditioning and no downtown skyline. The hotel was a seasonal destination for guests … Read more