The Good Life: Rolex (PHOTOS)

Rolex Updates Cosmograph Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, which has been updated across the entire range. The singular design of the case, and face, has characterized the chronograph since its launch and has now been revisited with subtle refinements to a number of details. The dial receives new graphic balance and … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Next Level Brands, Tampa General Hospital and more

►RHI Magnesita, a global supplier of refractory products, systems and services, opened its North American headquarters, at 1150 Assembly Drive, Tampa. (Pictured above) ► The National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy announced that Port Tampa Bay has become the first port in the country to become accredited through the academy’s Maritime Security Accreditation and Digitization Program.  ► … Read more

20 Questions with Beth Cahill

Beth Cahill is president and chief executive officer at Windsor Capital, which has offices located in Los Angeles, Tampa and London. After attending the University of Florida, Cahill began her career with Chemical Bank, in New York, transitioning from traditional listed securities portfolio management to institutional private company investment banking, with Alliance Capital.  Before joining … Read more

Ellison, Alfonso and Capitano families purchase historic Ybor building for $9.25 million

Three major Tampa Bay players in construction, development and design have, together, acquired a building in Ybor City. The building, located at 2000 E. 11th Ave., Ybor City, is 37,385 square feet and was built in 1894. The property was purchased for $9.25 million, according to public records. “We’re big believers in Ybor. Its rich … Read more

BayCare names new president for St. Joseph’s Hospital-South

Patrick Downes has been named the new president of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview. Most recently, Downes was the chief executive officer at East Cooper Medical Center, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is a native of Palm Harbor. “We welcome Patrick back to his home state,” said Kimberly Guy, BayCare co-chief operating officer, in … Read more

Tampa General Hospital board chair earns national recognition

Phil Dingle, chairman of the board of directors for Tampa General Hospital, was recognized on Modern Healthcare’s “Excellence in Governance” 2023 list. Dingle is one of 12 leaders of hospitals, from across the nation, recognized by the publication this year and was honored for his outstanding leadership, and commitment, in advancing Tampa General’s innovation, growth, … Read more

New class of businesses joins USF and Skanska mentoring program

The University of South Florida, in partnership with Skanska, has announced the 2023 class of its mentoring program. The program, launched in 2021, was created to support the Tampa Bay region’s diverse-owned small businesses in the construction industry. Since its inception, more than 20 local minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses have completed the mentoring program, … Read more

How Steve Frey created the ‘Airbnb for Business’ and his plans to bring the offering directly to consumers

Steve Frey has had a ‘meh’ opinion of the corporate world from an early age. He watched his father, after many years with an employer, experience a layoff and it stuck with him.  This inspired him to want to be an entrepreneur and not rely on corporate America to take care of him and his … Read more