May 26, 2020 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

On the Scene: Heart Gallery’s Be Mine 2020

April 12, 2023May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

Heart Gallery of Tampa’s signature event, Be Mine 2020: Believe in the Impossible, was hosted at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, with more than 425 guests. This event featured an inspiring program sharing stories of adoption, and the power of love, in addition to a photographic exhibit of Heart Gallery Forever Families, elite silent … Read more

Setting the foundation for success in the government-contracting world

May 26, 2020 by

Growing up, we are always told how important school is, and that we should get a college degree. After 12 years, there’s still more to come. Why must we become so educated, especially when most of us do not become lawyers, doctors or engineers? I mention those degrees because those are the ones in which … Read more

What Tom Brady could mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

April 2, 2023May 26, 2020 by Tom Layberger

Thanks to restrictions resulting from the coronavirus outbreak, St. Patrick’s Day was a muted affair. Yet, the luck of the Irish still managed to shine brightly on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their fans—if you can imagine that—throughout the day as it became more and more evident that Tom Brady was going to sign with … Read more

The ins and outs of podcasting

May 26, 2020 by Debbie Lundberg

Over time there have been various methodologies for communication, exposure and promotion of ideas, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and more. Today, with “live” videos and broadcasts growing, podcasts have found their place in our dynamic for nurturing interests, inspiring change and even connecting people across topics and through concepts. There are some ins and … Read more

Women of Influence: A Cannabis Conversation

May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

For TBBW’s most recent “Women of Influence” event, we pulled together women working and leading the charge on cannabis businesses in the Tampa Bay area. The event was held at The Current Hotel in Tampa. Here’s a recap of the live discussion.

The discussion was moderated by Josephine Krehl, founder of MMJ Knowledge. (Photos below)

Panelists

• Suzanne Duret

CEO, AfGin Corp. and Strategies That Matter

• Colette Florido

President and founder, CR World

• Dawn Hackney

CEO and president,

GreenTree Natural Wellness Center

• Susan Scherer

CEO and founder, Heavenly Hash Creamery

20 Questions With … Wendy Leigh

May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

Wendy Leigh has had a unique career trajectory: in education, entertainment, the arts, community engagement, marketing, public relations and development and as an executive on a leadership team. In 1999, she won the USF Distinguished Alumna Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Arts—marking the first time it had been given to a theater major. … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Geodesic Dome on Crystal Beach

May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

Details: Nestled on a secluded cul de sac with 110 feet of waterfront lies Tampa Bay’s rare work of architectural art, a geodesic dome home built in the 1980s by Oregon Dome. This hidden gem lies in the private community of Point Seaside with sweeping water views of St. Joseph Sound and the Intracoastal. With … Read more

The Good Life: ‘Fools Gold’ bourbon and Porsche

May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

‘Fools Gold’ Bourbon St. Petersburg’s food and beverage culture gained a new bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery. Buffalo Trace Bourbon is aged and made with the finest corn, rye and barley malt. Buffalo Trace was also named Whisky Magazine’s 2020 Distiller Of The Year. The bourbon was chosen by St. Petersburg locals, Greg Haddad … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Artistry St. Pete

June 16, 2020May 26, 2020 by Jo-Lynn Brown

Milhaus, a national developer, owner and operator of Class-A, in-fill and mixed-use developments, is opening Artistry St. Pete, a $52 million, six-story apartment project at 1661 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg. Artistry St. Pete includes 246 apartment units, 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 324 parking spaces. The community infuses luxury, and urban living, with … Read more

Art, business worlds collide at Dalí Museum’s Innovation Labs

April 12, 2023May 26, 2020 by

The Salvador Dalí Museum, an architectural triumph perched on the water in downtown St. Petersburg, truly is a global jewel in Tampa Bay’s own backyard. Home to the largest collection of Dalí’s works outside of Europe, the hurricane-proof museum is a treasure trove of culture. The museum draws flocks of locals and tourists alike, seeking … Read more