Year: 2019

Modern Italian fare done right

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The much-anticipated, Jeff Gigante concept, Forbici is open in Hyde Park Village. Honestly, I dare you to find something on their menu that isn’t delicious. Gigante just gets the restaurant business. The eatery is both, high-class and comfortable at the same time. “I wanted it to feel like the place has been open for fifty … Read more

Behind the Stories: TBBW celebrates its one-year anniversary

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One year ago, the first issue of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth was released. Since then, the outpouring of support and interest in this media company has been humbling. Every month, a cover subject shares their deep-dive stories with TBBW,  its readers and event attendees. We’ve been invited into their homes, snuggled with their dogs … Read more

20 Questions With … Brian Ford

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Brian A. Ford Jr. joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006 and in his role, oversees all aspects of the organization’s day-to-day business operations and community involvement. He works directly with team ownership to ensure that Buccaneers fans, season pass members and corporate sponsors receive a first- in-class experience. Under Ford’s leadership, the Buccaneers have … Read more

Leadership Tampa Bay names class of 2020

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Leadership Tampa Bay announced its members for the 2020 class year.

Frank Rygiel, vice president general manager of Walbridge Construction is Leadership Tampa Bay chair and  Jackie Skryd, chief of staff at St. Petersburg College is Leadership Tampa Bay’s vice chair.

Leadership Tampa Bay is a non-profit organization that is governed by an independent board of directors who live and work in various parts of the Tampa Bay region. The program is funded through tuition and sponsorships, and 100 percent of monies go toward programs for class members and alumni.

View the slideshow to see the incoming class.

ChappellRoberts and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay launch first responders campaign

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Tampa-based ChappellRoberts and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay have worked together to create an awareness campaign that seeks to provide a lifeline to first responders in the Tampa Bay area. Marking the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the “First to Respond. Last to Ask for Help.” campaign was created with … Read more

Clarifire CEO Jane Mason receives Women with Vision Award

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Jane Mason, founder and CEO of Clarifire based in St. Petersburg, has been selected to receive a Women With Vision award by 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching and Mortgage Women Magazine. The award is given to women leaders in the mortgage industry who have inspired other female entrepreneurs through their success and by sharing their … Read more

The Outback Bowl: More than a football game

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Every New Year’s Day, near the end of the college football season, fans pile into Raymond James Stadium to watch one last game. It’s significant for the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference teams and their fans, to be sure, but something often missed is the economic impact the event has for the Tampa Bay … Read more