Virtual Connect: COVID-19 and the impact on philanthropy (VIDEO)

October 13, 2020 | Jo-Lynn Brown

The Virtual Connect Forum is designed to bring together individuals that hold strategic leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area. These events will provide an outlet for leaders to collaborate, discuss issues, exchange ideas and share insights with an invitation-only audience.

PANELISTS:

Dr. Shahnaz Ann Kazi

Medical Director, Population Health, BayCare Physician Partners Family Medicine, BayCare Medical Group, BayCare Primary Care Collaborative, Chair Clinical Lead, BayCare Medical Group COVID-19 Clinics

Angela McCauley

Regional Leader, Florida, Alzheimer’s Association

Pratima Persuad

Market Director, American Diabetes Association

Brant Woodward

Executive Vice President, Southeast Region, American Cancer Society

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Midtown Tampa adds four new tenants (PHOTOS)

April 13, 2023 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Midtown Tampa has added four new tenants to its multi-use property. The new additions include Brilliant Earth, a jewelry retailer, Tipsy Salonbar, a salon offering manicures and pedicures along with other salon services, Core Reform, a fitness studio, and Ballard Designs, a furniture retailer. In addition, Sunda, an Asian dining offering, plans to open in

The Bolts of Boulon Brasserie on Water Street (PHOTOS)

April 11, 2023 | Barbara Lynch

Let’s talk about the ghost town that turned into a cosmopolitan, mini-Manhattan, mecca now known as Water Street Tampa. Jeff Vinik, owner of Tampa Bay Lighting, and Cascade Investments, headed by Bill Gates, are the driving forces behind Strategic Property Partners and the vision for this metropolis. Early in the planning phase, Next Level Brands

From spinning records to turning deals

April 6, 2023 | Jo-Lynn Brown

By 15 years old, Jorge Brea had already won a contest that led to him having one of his songs released commercially, via vinyl. It was a remix of an original song by an artist named DJ 43, entitled “No Tears.” There’s a distinction, he makes. He was making music, not “playing” music. Brea began

Scenes from CEO Connect with Lisa Holland (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

April 4, 2023 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Lisa Holland, chief executive officer and president of Sheltair, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors included nPerspective, Southstate and Windsor Capital. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Holland in front of a sold-out live audience at Sheltair. You can read Holland’s cover story here.

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BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa

January 6, 2026 | Chuck Merlis

BayCare plans a $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Bay, backed by a $50M gift and opening in 2030.

Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

Sip into a world where every chapter connects and empowers us

January 5, 2026 | Julie Edelman

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Dr. Sarah Combs and Julie Edelman share a glass of wine during a Literary Sips conversation at a wine bar.

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

January 2, 2026 | Chuck Merlis

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile care

December 29, 2025 | Chuck Merlis

After years of mobile screenings, Lions World Vision Institute is building a permanent vision care hub to close gaps that mobile care cannot solve alone.

Rendering of Lions World Vision Institute’s planned Vision Health Center interior in Ybor City, showing a reception area, exam spaces and families receiving care.