It’s nearly impossible to discuss the state of Tampa Bay’s commercial real estate market without addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which remain unknown. The silver lining is that most U.S. commercial real estate markets entered this crisis in solid shape and that is especially true of the Tampa Bay area. Our … Read more
►Sarah L. Johnston joined Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman as of counsel in the Tampa firm’s Government and Labor & Employment divisions. (pictured above) ►Health Insurance Innovations, a developer and operator of private e-commerce health insurance marketplaces in Tampa, changed its name to Benefytt Technologies. ►All Seasons Wealth, a Tampa-based wealth management firm, acquired … Read more
Specs:5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 3,614 square feet Price: $1.229 million Details: Tucked away in the heart of Beach Park, an enclave of premium homes and estates, is this exquisitely appointed Charleston-style home with southern charm. Upon entering, you are greeted by warmth and elegance of the formal living room, boasting a gas fireplace … Read more
Real estate developer George Gower is planning a townhome development in downtown St. Petersburg. The development site, named 8th Street Townhomes, is a block away from Mirror Lake. Gower also developed townhomes on Fareham Place, near Beach Drive. The townhomes will feature five units, each two stories and 1,600 square feet with two, or three, … Read more
For some serious New Orleans inspiration here in the Tampa Bay area, head to Zydeco Brew Werks in Ybor City. Over the years, owner J. Paul Pepin has spent a lot of time in the Big Easy. So when he decided to open a NOLA-themed restaurant and craft brewery, he found a space with all … Read more
The way you show up for your people after a crisis will make or break your culture, and ultimately, your business. What does your organization look like post-COVID-19? For most, revenues are down, P&L is shot to hell and you might have mild depression from the realization that last year’s 2-day strategy meeting is now … Read more
If you’re a sales leader, you are tasked with striking a delicate balance—particularly during the current business climate. Your job is not to sell for the members of your team, but it is to help shape the business development strategies that make the most sense for your business and for the salespeople who report to you. Here … Read more
We just concluded our 71st Mental Health Awareness Month. Every year in May, the goal is to educate the public, provide support, fight stigma and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Over the last couple of months, we have seen and heard the importance of mental health awareness and … Read more
While people may be stressed, concerned and even distraught over what will happen to themselves, their job, their friends and family, this is a time when feeling safe, secure and in-the-know are all tremendously important. How can this happen when things are changing rapidly? Consider this: LET Trust Build. Meaning, use the following: Logic, Empathy … Read more
Bruce Lamb is a shareholder and head of the Gunster law firm’s health care practice. Lamb is board-certified by the Florida Bar in state and federal government and administrative practice. He is focused on the representation of health care industry professionals, and entities, before regulatory bodies and in structuring commercial relationships that meet complex regulatory … Read more
