Inside the Gonzmarts’ Plan to Carry Columbia Forward Ahead
A look back at our June 2023 cover story, revisiting the Gonzmart family and the legacy that helped define Tampa’s dining scene.
Year: 2023
CEO Connect: Lisa Holland talks leaving her comfort zone, mentoring women in aviation and more
Lisa Holland was appointed as chief executive officer of the nation’s largest privately owned aviation services and real estate network a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down the world and while dealing with the unknowns of a global pandemic that essentially grounded air travel until the world adapted. Meanwhile, she was finding her foothold as … Read more
One Liners Pasco: BayCare, Two Rivers and more
► BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, a six-story, 320,000-square-foot health care facility, has officially opened, at 4501 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel. (Pictured above) ► Angeline Academy of Innovation, a magnet school in Pasco County, plans to help provide additional options to its students and to address the talent gap through its Artificial Intelligence coursework. … Read more
How well do you know your buyer’s journey?
For sellers of professional goods, and services, in today’s competitive business environment, it’s important to understand your buyer’s journey before they make a purchasing decision. We find that there are four steps that play out, predictably, regardless of industry or location. Buyers start talking, internally, about what they think they need. They share experiences about … Read more
On the Scene: The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship 2023On the Scene:
The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship was held at the Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor. Taylor Moore shot 10 under par 274, with a closing 67, to win on the PGA TOUR for the first time. While it is too early for a final accounting, Tracy West, tournament director, said in a statement that she is … Read more
Scenes from CEO Connect with Fran Galati (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Fran Galati, an owner of Galati (along with her brothers), who also functions as human resources and information technology director, at Galati Yachts. Presenting sponsors included the CI Group, Corex Legal, Mauldin & Jenkins. The host sponsor was Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi, in … Read more
TBBW Award overall winner Rhea Law to present keys for Habitat home dedication
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will be joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural Tampa Bay Business Women awards program, … Read more
American Cancer Society names new leadership in Southwest Florida
The American Cancer Society has named Lindsey Langley-Liboriero as senior executive director, Southwest Florida. Based in Tampa, she will lead a cross-functional staff responsible for raising more than $7 million annually to fund cancer research and support services for cancer patients, according to a statement. Langely-Liboreiro joined the ACS team in Nashville, in 2019. As … Read more
20 Questions with Freddy Williams
President, CEO Boys and Girls Clubs Suncoast Freddy Williams is a Florida native and proud Boys & Girls Club alumni. He was named president and chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast in 2016. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast serves more than 20,000 local youth each year and … Read more
One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: The Ritz-Carlton, REI Co-op and more
► Advisors from SVN Commercial Advisory Group managed the $4.09 million sale of a mixed-use retail development site in Parrish, at 12055 U.S. Highway 301. (Pictured above) ► Area podiatrist Alissa Zdancewicz was elected president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. ► Bayan Sabermanesh was named executive assistant manager and director of operations for rooms for … Read more