By Dr. Amy Derick Winter in Florida can be brutal on us, and comical to the rest of the country. But we all know what happens once the temperature hits below 70 degrees. The boots and scarves come out and the fire pit gets lit at night. But the natives will tell you to dress … Read more
Encore Bank celebrated the opening of its full-service branch, in Tampa, at 2502 N. Rocky Point Dr., Ste. 360. The 5,700 square feet space is on the 3rd floor of the building and there are no teller lines or an automated teller machine. Established in 2019, Encore Bank is a concierge bank based in Little … Read more
The Morean Arts Center, a St. Petersburg-based organization that works to connect people with art through community-oriented art and art education, will hold its annual fundraising event at the center, on February 25. At Iconic: Portrait Edition, portraits of three local icons will be created, live, as nine artists compete head-to-head. Guests will be able … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has named Chris Letsos as the chief executive officer of the organization. Most recently, Letsos was the family well-being director, for the Suncoast region, with the Florida Department of Children and Families. In his role with DCF, he served eleven counties in Southwest Florida, leading the reorganization of … Read more
Looking back, every February edition of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine has me talking about love. I still am, but it’s a different kind of love. It’s love and appreciation. Not only for another person but for a community at large. This region. Our region. Our community. It’s beautiful here and so very welcoming. … Read more
A new year should always bring new things, innovative ideas, renewed commitments to success and a fresh attitude. If you have read my previous publisher’s notes (thank you); you know we’ve been alluding to the big things we, at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, are bringing to you – our readers, and ecosystem – in … Read more
The Motor Enclave has entered a multi-year partnership with Puff ‘N Stuff Catering to be the exclusive caterer of the 200-acre experiential motorsports venue, in Tampa. The deal will have Puff ‘N Stuff providing a wide variety of food and beverage offerings throughout the venue, including the 37,000 square foot event center, the 2,000 square … Read more
Trepp Developments President Rodrigo Trepp has expanded from South America to Florida’s West Coast with the development of Sota Hotel & Residences, a mixed-use project in downtown Sarasota. “My vision for our new Sarasota headquarters begins with the creation of the SOTA Hotel & Residences, which will be our first Trepp Developments project,” says Rodrigo … Read more
Rondé Barber, the general chair of the Valspar Championship, has been selected for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Tampa Bay area will have a chance to salute Barber at the upcoming Valspar Championship, on March 16. On that day, Tournament patrons will be encouraged to show their support by wearing their … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber hosted their Annual Meeting and Awards Gala at Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa, and honored five of its members. “A strong chamber helps to create a stronger community and, of course, the chamber would not be able to lead in so many areas without the commitment of our members and volunteer leaders,” … Read more
