The challenge for interior design doyenne Pamela Harvey: shifting the stark, streamlined décor vibe of Felicia and David Sable’s Tampa Bayshore condominium to one that creates instant warmth and comfort the second you step into the foyer. “I wanted to walk into my home and have it feel beautiful—on immediate entry and throughout,” says Felicia, … Read more
Today fewer than 20 percent of the approximate S&P board seats are currently held by women. At the same time, the Nielsen Company is reporting that almost all income growth in the United States in the past 15 years is generated by women exercising their growing economic influence. If women control about $20 trillion in … Read more
“Culture, more than rule books, determines how an organization behaves.” – Warren Buffett With headlines increasingly calling out egregious behaviors by corporate leaders, company culture has moved from its once relegated home in human resources to the top of many corporate board’s agendas. As bad behavior by individuals puts companies at risk (think: Les Moonves … Read more
While recently speaking with members of a women’s business association, I was asked about ways to break down the barriers faced by female sales professionals. My answer: Regardless of gender, a critical step is recognizing that how we perceive ourselves before, during and after sales conversations always will have the most dramatic impact on our ability … Read more
Bridge Angels highlights individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but otherwise go unnoticed. We hope you enjoy learning more about these local leaders … Read more
►J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., a Venice-based commercial construction company, was awarded the contract to spearhead the exterior renovation of a new 2,200-square-foot outdoor dining area for the Bird Key Yacht Club, a private yacht club in Sarasota. ►The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation announced the election of Tervis Tumbler Co. CFO Hosana Fieber to a … Read more
►Legoland Florida opened its latest attraction The LEGO Movie World in Winter Haven. ►Jerry Haag, president and CEO of Florida Baptist Children’s Home and One More Child, was elected as the vice chair of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council, a council that is appointed by the governor and state senate. ►The Lakeland Fire … Read more
►Miami-based Coral Rock Development Group and Arena Capital Holdings acquired Prospect Towers, a senior-living high-rise in downtown Clearwater, for $13.5 million. ►Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, arranged the $50.1 million sale and $37.22 million financing of Estates at Countryside, a 320-unit multifamily asset in Clearwater. ►Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: … Read more
►ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ: SFBS), earned an exclusive national endorsement by American Bankers Association as the new agent credit card program for ABA. ►Franklin Street, a full-service commercial real estate firm, relocated its headquarters to the Austin Center at 1311 Westshore Blvd., Tampa. ►CareerSource Suncoast has added Cassandra Decker as community … Read more
Guests celebrated the 30th anniversary of the United Way Suncoast Tocqueville Society, at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg. Tocqueville members enjoyed a night of dinner, dancing and a recognition ceremony to induct six families into the United Way Worldwide Million-Dollar Roundtable. The roundtable has 500 members who have provided … Read more
