Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
Metro Development Group has started construction on a four-acre lagoon at Seaire, the first lagoon-centered community, in Manatee County. The 1,155-acre development, in Parrish, will include approximately 3,000 homes, commercial spaces and amenities such as trails, playgrounds and wellness areas. Builders include Lennar Homes, Pulte Homes and D.R. Horton. The lagoon, set to open by … Read more
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced that Scott and Kathy Fink, in Tampa, have donated $5 million to support children’s health care in West Central Florida. Their gift will help fund the construction of a new, dedicated children’s hospital facility, set to open in 2030, which will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. … Read more
Auctioneering is an art form and no one knows this better than Jason Alpert. As the founder of Alpert Enterprises, he has been at the forefront of the industry in the Tampa Bay area for nearly two decades. Alpert Enterprises thrives in a specific niche—events and fundraisers for charities—which has made Alpert’s business a unique … Read more
► The Pasco Economic Development Council hosted its 36th Annual Awards at the Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center honoring Garyline, JTD Enterprises, TRU Simulation + Training, Jon’s Gourmet Nutrition, OpenBuilds and Ted and Avis Phillips with leadership awards. (Pictured above) ► New Life Community Gospel Church welcomed residents to the first LGBTQ+ friendly food … Read more
By Phuong Nguyen In 2019, more than 30 community leaders, including the presidents and chief executive officers of all the major hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area, convened for two days to discuss the state of the community’s mental health. Data from a community health assessment had revealed that despite strong programs in place, and … Read more
For those who know me, and even those who do not, most would describe me as pit bull crazy. I make no secrets about the passion I have for animals and rescue, but my love for pit bulls is fervent. Today, I want to share the story of Didi (formerly named Daisy), Mercy Full Project … Read more
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida held its annual Starlight Gala at the J.W. Marriott Tampa Water Street. During the event, the foundation announced Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and president of the Glazer Vision Foundation, as chair of the 2025 AdventHealth West Florida … Read more
The 12th annual Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival – Presented by Publix will return to Vinoy Waterfront Park on Nov. 2 and 3, offering culinary demonstrations and tastings from a variety of chefs, restaurants and national brands. The festival, spanning four tents across 40,000 square feet, will feature a range of culinary experiences … Read more
AER Tampa, a 334-unit luxury rental community in Tampa’s Arts District, announced two new retail tenants – JETSET Pilates and YogaSix. JETSET Pilates, known for its 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts, will open its first location on Florida’s West Coast. YogaSix, which offers a variety of yoga classes accessible to all skill levels, will also … Read more
