Mansions on the Market: Tallest penthouse in downtown St. Pete (PHOTOS)

Specs: 3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 4,062 square feet Offered at: $6,995,000 Details: This top-floor penthouse, on the 42nd floor of One St. Petersburg, offers stunning, panoramic views of both Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Fashioned by a team of designers from Michelle Miller & Co., this home also has four walk-out … Read more

The Good Life Holiday Edition: La Mer, Yves Saint Laurent and more

Tiffany & Co.’s 2022 Advent Calendar The Tiffany & Co.  Andy Warhol limited-edition collection is inspired by the artist’s holiday greeting cards, created for the jeweler during the 1950s and ’60s when Warhol was regarded as one of the most successful commercial illustrators in New York City. tiffany.com. (Pictured above)  Fope Panorama Collection Bracelets, rings … Read more

Exclusive: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Announces 2023 Women of Distinction honorees

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has named six Tampa Bay women who will be honored at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon, on March 10, 2023, at Armature Works. The Keynote speaker will be Telva McGruder, a lifetime Girl Scout and General Motors chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. The 2023 Women of Distinction … Read more

Gracepoint Foundation names new executive director

The Gracepoint Foundation has named Danny Cooper as its next executive director. Cooper, previously, was senior marketing manager at Tampa International Airport for eight years. Ian Adair, who was the previous executive director for the foundation, says he is excited for this leadership transition. “I have known Danny for several years and know he will … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Steve Johnston (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its November CEO Connect with Steve Johnston, chief executive officer of Ideal Agent, at DPR Construction, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors included Motocave, Ogletree Deakins and Southstate. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Johnston in front of a live audience. You can read Johnston’s story here. Photos by … Read more

ReliaQuest Bowl announces its University of Illinois vs. Mississippi State University on Jan. 2

The ReliaQuest Bowl has announced that the University of Illinois and Mississippi State University will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. It will be only the second meeting in history for the two teams that last played in 1980 and the first time since … Read more

On the Scene: Children’s Dream Fund Celebrates 40th Year (PHOTOS)

The Children’s Dream Fund hosted 400 guests at their signature event, Dreaming Like It’s 1981. Guests, including dream children and their families, were encouraged to dress in their favorite 1980s styles for this “rad” throwback party, held at Armature Works, in Tampa.  The event’s 80’s theme was a nod to the year Children’s Dream Fund … Read more

The importance of pre-qualification

Jim Marshall

If you’re in sales, sales management or business development, here’s a reality check for you: Are you counting on closing a deal or projecting income from an opportunity that isn’t fully qualified? Whenever we ask sales professionals this powerful question, we often hear an awkward silence in response. Sometimes that silence is because the person, … Read more

Tech answers for health care problems

BeniComp, an innovator in the thriving space of insuratech, leverages technology to offer creative solutions in health insurance. For president and chief operating officer Steve Pressler, framing business within a creative perspective comes naturally. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Pressler took his master’s degree in 3D animation and launched a multimedia … Read more