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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2023) – Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, the premier outdoor entertainment venue located adjacent to Luminary Hotel & Co., is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated inaugural show of 2023 featuring legendary rock band, Foghat. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Foghat will rock the stage, taking concertgoers on a “slow ride” of musical […]

Byrd brings unparalleled experience and leadership to historic Macon boutique gem MACON, Ga. (Aug. 22, 2023) – Hotel Forty Five welcomes Gary W. Byrd as its new general manager. In his new position, Byrd will oversee all aspects of operations at Hotel Forty Five while planning, directing, and executing robust food and beverage and hotel […]

Photo Available HERE TAMPA, Fla. (August 3, 2023) – Located in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Epicurean Hotel recently announced the promotion of Andrea Paulino to Chef de Cuisine of the 137-room boutique hotel. In this position, Chef Paulino will provide culinary direction for the property’s talented chefs, updating seasonal happy […]

SCRUB ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (July 18, 2023) – Effective Aug. 1, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will once again operate as an independent luxury resort, ending its 11-year affiliation with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. Just two years after opening as an independent resort in 2010, Scrub Island’s unique offerings, strength of personality and […]

Anna Maria Island, Fla. (July 11, 2023) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the July 18 opening of Mello on the Beach (105 39th Street, Holmes Beach), a mod new beachfront retreat on Anna Maria Island on Florida’s gulf coast. Situated directly on the island’s Manatee Beach, the eclectic Mello on the Beach offers […]

TAMPA, Fla. (July 6, 2023) – Epicurean Hotel is hosting the eighth annual Epic Chef Showdown (Mondays, July 10 – Aug. 7) to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay, the area’s largest food rescue and distribution organization. The event gathers the Tampa Bay area’s top restaurants for friendly weekly cooking competitions judged by select local culinary experts. The first […]

Photos Available Here MARINA CAY, British Virgin Islands (June 29, 2023) – On Friday, June 30, Marina Cay, an 8-acre private island just offshore from Beef Island, Tortola, will once again spring to life in its newest iteration, to the delight of local residents, charter boat crews and island-hopping visitors. The new Marina Cay Bar […]

Photos available here CLEARWATER, Fla. (June 14, 2023) – The AAA Four-Diamond Karol Hotel, centrally located in beautiful Feather Sound between Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa, has unveiled a round of enhancements at its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro, and its popular Vantage Rooftop Bar. The recent changes include the addition of alfresco […]

Photo Available Here SCRUB ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (June 1, 2023) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has appointed Sandra Grisham-Clothier as Director of Business Development of the luxury, private-island getaway in the British Virgin Islands. Grisham-Clothier will oversee operations and activations, which involve all facilities at the property, including the soon-to-open Marina Cay. […]

Photo Available HERE TAMPA, Fla. (May 16, 2023) – Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Rianon Cepriano as Spa Director of Spa Evangeline located in the 137-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. Cepriano will oversee day-to-day operations of the spa, including the treatment menu and special promotions, […]