News

Pinellas business group calls for regional alliance in economic development marketing

A rebranding plan by the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. is drawing fire from the Pinellas County Economic Development Council.

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Central Avenue BRT: National study shows proximity to transit spurs higher property values

A new study suggests that the Central Avenue BRT route could prove to be an asset not just for public transit, but for increasing property values in close proximity to the route, bolstering the case for transit-oriented development along the Central Avenue Corridor, which seeks to maximize dense, walkable, mixed-use development near transit.

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Jabil partners with USF on $1M innovation center

Jabil Inc. and University of South Florida plan to launch the USF Jabil Innovation Institute, an initiative to foster collaborative efforts in innovative research, community engagement and talent development with the College of Engineering and Muma College of Business.

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Media

Episode 28: Steve Gianfilippo, Founder of Gianco Companies [SPx Classic]

Curating vibes in St. Pete: Steve Gianfilippo talks design, elevating the art scene, and what makes a smart investment

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Culture

Your weekend arts forecast: Journey to the center of Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman’s current one-man trek across the globe, the “Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour.” Wakeman, who wasn’t the first piano player in Yes, but remains its most famous, brings his show to Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre Saturday.

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The Shuffle

Seth Goldhammer
ReliaQuest

Zaps

The Hustle

Lindsey DeBruler (Petal + Leaf)

Lindsey DeBruler is the owner of Petal & Leaf, which harnesses the power of plants to create all-natural essential oils.

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St. Pete 2.0

Addressing the affordable housing crisis [Survey]

Mathis: We’re interested in hearing from you, community leaders, business owners and citizens of St. Petersburg about how we can creatively solve the affordable housing crisis. Take our survey.

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Influencer

Chad Loar
PNC Bank

Focus: Talent

Why a Gainesville life science firm decided to open its HQ2 in Tampa

Talent was a key factor in persuading executives at Axogen Inc. to open a second headquarters office in Tampa.'

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Events

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Adam Neumann’s billion-dollar exit package from WeWork is a lesson in giving founders too much control [The Washington Post]

Adam Neumann’s eye-popping deal with SoftBank to exit WeWork is being described by corporate governance experts as a prime example of the issues with dual-class shares, where founders or early investors receive “high-voting shares” with voting rights disproportionate to their economic interest.

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