It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and, for most of us, it holds a special significance this year. Whether you decide to venture out, wearing your mask and socially distancing, or you order takeout, here are some ways to celebrate. First Night St. Petersburg 2021 (Virtual Event) First Night St. Pete’s Annual New Year’s … Read more
Customer service has a point where it starts and ends. The customer experience has a starting point long before a purchase decision was made, and an infinite ending, all of which should be seamless to the purchaser and end-user. The difference between customer service and customer experience? When you are shopping at Publix and encounter … Read more
By Bryan Castillo – Director of Debt and Structured Finance, Stoneweg US, LLC Recent events, related to the global pandemic, have introduced uncertainty about which investments will outperform in the new economy. While the apartment industry has delivered strong investment returns over the past 10 years, below we summarize how the industry is performing in … Read more
While many are keeping their holiday celebrations smaller than normal this year, it’s another great opportunity to take the day off from your kitchen and let someone else do the cooking. It’s been a hard year for the restaurant industry and they would certainly be thankful for the support. Here are some of the local … Read more
By Kelly Kavanaugh To navigate the pandemic, businesses have had to adapt to survive. From remote work to cost-cutting measures, shifts from traditional approaches were essential to maintaining revenue streams. As we move forward, it’s likely remote work will remain part of many business models. Thus, now is a good time to consider how hiring … Read more
While you may or may not have a lot of traditions in the past, it’s likely that each of them are coming to mind this year. Many of us have a bit more time on our hands, for reflection in our hearts, as we grow close to turning the calendar to a new year once … Read more
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, a former ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre, have purchased a home in The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch for $1,980,000. The Mark Rutenburg estate is situated on a .35-acre peninsula surrounded by lake views. The couple chose to home to be close to Hamrick’s … Read more
ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay President, Gwynn Davey, was elected as president of the board for Voices for Children of Tampa Bay. Davey has served on the Voices for Children board for the past year and a half and will begin her two-year term at the start of the new year. Voices for Children’s mission is … Read more
►The Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex opened a 144-acre park east of the Hollis Cancer Center, in north Lakeland, as the city’s first outdoors recreation complex with an aquatic theme. (Pictured above) ►HomeCourt, a restaurant invested in by retired NBA player Tracy McGrady, is opening at 3615 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. ►Florida Polytechnic University made … Read more
A taste of Disney at home Bring the magical tastes home with the Walt Disney World Resort Coffee Trio Gift Set. This set includes Kona Blend, served at Disney’s Polynesian Resort; Flying Fish Café, served at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort and Victoria & Albert’s, served at the AAA Five Diamond Award restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian … Read more
