Year: 2020

The ins and outs of podcasting

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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

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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

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20 Questions With … Wendy Leigh

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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

Great Places and Spaces: Artistry St. Pete

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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

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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

One Liners Polk: Parkway Property Investments, NOAA Hurricane Hunters and more

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►Watson Clinic is now offering telemedicine, allowing patients to schedule their next doctor’s appointment and connect with a member of their medical team through video chat, or private messaging, using MyChart at Watson Clinic LLP Patient Portal. ► Parkway Property Investments was joined by another firm in acquiring the 730-acre tract bordering the Polk Parkway, … Read more

One Liners Sarasota/Manatee: GulfStar Homes, Feldman Equities and more

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►Halfacre Construction Co., a Lakewood Ranch-based commercial construction company, was awarded the contract to construct a new 11,000-square-foot building for Harvest House, one of the few nonprofit organizations in Sarasota to work toward the development, preservation and management of affordable, service-enriched housing. ►Architecture and design firm Clifford M. Scholz Architects, Scholz, Oswald & Shaffer broke … Read more

Finding your brand story

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People are naturally driven by emotion, not numbers, especially during a crisis like COVID-19. We look for meaningful connections and inspirational moments. We want to get lost in stories that we can relate to on a deeper level. That means, as communicators, our storytelling needs to hit on multiple levels, and multiple platforms, for each … Read more