Yacht club’s new owners envision creating a ‘destination’

The 37,000-square-foot Treasure Island Yacht and Tennis Club will soon have a new lease on life as an entertainment and hospitality destination with pickleball facilities.

Its new ownership group has no plans to redevelop the embattled property that recently changed hands twice in less than five months. West Hollywood, California-based Tavaco Properties acquired the 7.76-acre waterfront club in late December from an entity connected to Bank OZK.

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Despite limitations, Eckerd student journalists earn national kudos

Eckerd College’s student reporters have recently received an influx of state and national recognition, despite competing against larger schools with dedicated journalism programs.

In August 2023, the St. Petersburg institution’s student-run newspaper, The Current, received six journalism awards from the Florida Society of News Editors. The publication and student magazine, Cat. 5, then finished first in two categories and second in two others at the National College Media Association (CMA) Pinnacle Awards in November.

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