Month: June 2022

Exclusive: Related Group’s president talks about ‘Tampa’s moment,’ groundbreaking at West River project and more

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Miami-based Related Group, along with the Tampa Housing Authority, celebrated its groundbreaking at its latest Tampa project, Canopy at West River. The event commemorated Related Urban’s most recent milestone in the redevelopment project, which will result in a 150-acre mixed-income community. Once complete, the project will consist of two towers with 196 public, affordable and … Read more

Floridan Palace Hotel to join Hilton brand, announces $25 million renovation

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The Floridan Palace Hotel will be joining the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. As part of the rebranding process, the 212-room property, located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, will undergo a $25 million renovation, according to a statement. 1754 Properties, the South Florida-based owner and operator of the property, named Jane Finkel Levin, president … Read more

Call for nominations! TBBW launches Up & Comers special section

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth is launching a special, quarterly section dedicated to Up & Comers in the Tampa Bay region. Do you have a superstar on your team that deserves recognition but has been frustrated by other programs out there? Retaining great team members in the great resignation has become challenging, particularly in the … Read more

Exclusive: TBBW presents the finalists for the Apogee Awards 2022

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Three external judges have selected 25  finalists for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s 2022 Apogee Awards program. Judging took place at the University Club, in Tampa. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Our judges … Read more

On the Scene: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux celebrates grand opening at Midtown Tampa (PHOTOS)

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Local officials and founder of Walk-On’s Sports, Brandon Landry, gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest restaurant to open at Midtown Tampa. Over the weekend, Walk-On’s charitable partner, Feeding Tampa Bay, raised more than $12,050.00. This restaurant marks its 8th location in Florida and the second in the Tampa Bay area. The other … Read more

100 Women to KNOW in America

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Sarah Benken, CEO and Publisher of the KNOW Book, announced the honorees of the 2022 100 Women to KNOW, an annual award recognizing the top 100 female leaders across America. Honorees were recognized at the Annual KNOW Women Summit, at The Saguaro Scottsdale, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 100 Women to KNOW Across America Award, presented … Read more

Women are stronger together

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By Mary Key, president of Key Associates Organizations that include women in top leadership positions have a competitive edge. Studies show that women bring increased productivity and innovation to the mix. The fact that women have recently lost hard-earned gains in the workplace should be of concern to any company that supports diversity and seeks … Read more

Valspar Championship generated more than $1.7 million for charity in 2022

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The 2022 Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event, generated charitable contributions of $1,750,364 for charity. The tournament’s charitable initiatives are sponsored through Copperhead Charities. “We are proud of raising this amount, up 7% from last year, while we also provided an outstanding tournament with increased amenities for our fans,” says Ronde Barber, general chair … Read more

COO of Tampa Bay nonprofit has high hopes for Miss Florida crown and helping others

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Kristin Tomasello, chief operating officer of the nonprofit Remarkable Reasons, based in Palm Harbor, is preparing for the Miss Florida competition this Saturday, June 25. As the current Miss South Florida, she already wears a crown, but has ambition for a few more. First Miss Florida, then Miss America. All the while, it’s her commitment … Read more