Riding the Wave to a Vibrant Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Growing up in St. Pete Beach, Linda Olson watched her father run a small commercial art business out of their home. It was valuable early exposure to entrepreneurship for the
Ben Heldfond’s Road to Redemption
Photos by Michael McCoy Ben Heldfond’s most prized possession is a book, one that resonates with the story of his life. A first edition of The Big Book of Alcoholics
Sarah MacDonald has energy for change
Sarah MacDonald, president of TECO Services and executive vice president of corporate safety and environment for Emera Inc., TECO’s holding company, is at the forefront of an exciting time in
Tonjua Williams: President of St. Petersburg College
Tonjua Williams became St. Petersburg College’s seventh president on July 3, 2017. A St. Petersburg native, Williams began her tenure with the college in 1986, rising through a variety of
From Roll Tide to real estate
Interview transcribed by Melissa Razdrih Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley have been in business together for more than 30 years. Both are brokers, and co-owners, of Capstone Tropical Holdings in
Off the beaten path
Photos by Penny Rogo Michael Saunders is an iconic member of the Sarasota business community, you may know her by her colorful scarves. The woman with a man’s name built
Down Time with Roger Dow
Photo by Rod Millington My downtown St. Petersburg neighbor Roger Dow is a globetrotter. I love running into him unexpectedly, at an outdoor café on Beach Drive, and listening to
Going Solo: A man with a delicious plan
By Jo-Lynn Brown Photos by Penny Rogo Jeff Gigante is starting a new journey with his newest concept, Forbici. This transition is pivotal because Gigante is arguably one of Tampa
Punit Shah’s home run
Punit Shah’s latest investment is something completely out of his wheelhouse, and he seems giddy just speaking about it. I’ve always aspired to be part of a professional sports team,
20 questions with…Santiago Corrada President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay
Santiago Corrada is the president and chief executive officer of Visit Tampa Bay, the economic development organization responsible for tourism development in Hillsborough County. The nonprofit works with 800 partners
Kelly Flannery: President and CEO, South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Flannery is president and chief executive officer for the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Community Support Council for MacDill Air Force Base and the City
