To underestimate her would be a big mistake. Big, huge, mistake. Elaine Myrback doesn’t mince words. She’s not interested in following the status quo and she has no time for nonsense unless it’s intentional. She loves a good bourbon and plays hip-hop songs throughout her in-home, surround-sound system. She’s been buying real estate since she … Read more
Jeff and Penny Vinik have made a $1.5 million donation to the Florida Aquarium via the Vinik Family Foundation. The donation was made in support of the Aquarium’s $45 million Sea Change capital fundraising campaign. “The Florida Aquarium plays a vital role in our community, inspiring conservation efforts and providing educational experiences for people of … Read more
Power Design, a national multi-trade contractor and one of the largest private employers in St. Petersburg, has surpassed $1 billion in revenue, for the first time in the company’s history. “This achievement didn’t happen overnight. It has been accomplished through many years of unwavering discipline, teamwork and innovation. Our team members, and our partners, are … Read more
Bank of America has named Vincent House and Starting Right, Now as the 2023 Neighborhood Builders awardees for their work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods in Tampa Bay. Through this multi-year grant, funding and leadership training for the nonprofits’ leadership, programs and services addressing homelessness and mental health discrimination will be able … Read more
Visit Tampa Bay is launching a $1 million campaign to help promote event meeting spaces in Tampa Bay, targeting meeting professionals and associations across the United States. Referencing the upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center, the latest Michelin-recognized restaurants and an increase in upscale accommodations, the campaign, developed in partnership with FKQ Advertising + Marketing, … Read more
JLL completed an office lease totaling 18,540 square feet with a new tenant, Agency for Community Treatment Services, at the office property Buschwood Park II, located at 3450 Buschwood Park Drive, in Tampa. ACTS is a provider of behavioral health services for recovery and mental health programs. It will be relocating from East Tampa and … Read more
Tampa General Hospital and Kitson & Partners formed an agreement to bring Tampa General’s care to Babcock Ranch, the first solar-powered town in the United States, located in southeastern Charlotte County and northeastern Lee County. Tampa General will construct a TGH Urgent Care Powered by Fast Track at the main entrance of Babcock Ranch, in … Read more
WorkComp Solutions, a workers’ compensation insurance firm, in Lakeland, received the CompLaude Award as the best workers’ compensation broker in the United States. The CompLaude Award is an annual accolade, given by WorkComp Central, an organization in the workers’ compensation industry. Nominees are selected based on their impact on clients, through the development of creative … Read more
For Kristina Lavallee, life keeps getting sweeter. Founder and namesake of local dessert company, The Cake Girl, Lavallee’s rise to success is already a sweet tale. Well-known, around the Tampa Bay area, for her award-winning cake designs (like her infamous “GOAT” cake for Tom Brady’s “100th” birthday), she and Kirby, her husband and business partner, … Read more
TRYP Air Charter has expanded its fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The Lakeland-based air charter service now has four aircraft to serve the southeast United States and the Bahamas. The latest fleet addition is a Pilatus PC12, single-engine, turboprop. The Pilatus PC12 has one of the best safety ratings and cruises above the weather at … Read more
