Underdogs are highly regarded, and celebrated, throughout history and sports. Think JK Rowling, Robin Hood and King Arthur. The “Cinderella team”— Miracle on Ice. Underdogs are legendary because they defy the odds, and the naysayers, and are, generally, quite unassuming. Something grips them in the moment, where they are faced with either success or failure, … Read more
Dear Debbie, Can you help with some Out of Office (OOO) coaching? I recently took some time off from work, but I always try to be available for urgent matters that need my attention. I explain that while I’m on vacation, for anything that needs immediate attention, I can be reached on my cell phone. … Read more
► Empath LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly), a member of Empath Health, held its grand opening celebration, at 5414 Beaumont Center Blvd., in Tampa. ► Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. promoted Amy K. Recla to principal of the firm’s Tampa office. ► Bay Food Brokerage, in Tampa, named Nicki Crespo as director of fresh … Read more
► Brewster Snyder Duff Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, in Land O’ Lakes, was recognized as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams by Forbes. ► Pasco Schools announced plans to expand capacity to accommodate rising enrollment, due to the county’s growth. ► Pasco Building Services has relocated to 8661 Citizens Drive, … Read more
David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.
⊲ Permits have been filed for a Chipotle Mexican Grill, in St. Petersburg’s Skyway Marina District, in the retail space of the Addison Skyway Marina Apartments, at 3951 34th Street South. ⊲ Aldi opened, at 6765 22nd Avenue North, near Tyrone Square Mall. ⊲ The Peninsula Inn, at 2937 Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport, reopened a … Read more
As chief executive officer and president of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Clara Reynolds leads a staff of nearly, 400 employees who respond to thousands of requests for help, every year. Crisis services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The agency provides a wide range of programs, and services, based … Read more
Genesis Electrified GV70 The Genesis Electrified GV70 was named the 2024 EV Pulse EV of the Year. Launched in early 2023, the Electrified GV70 represents the third, fully electric model in the Genesis lineup. It is the first Genesis model assembled in the United States at the brand’s manufacturing facility, in Montgomery, Alabama. EV Pulse … Read more
Preserve Vision Florida honored Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa.
► New College of Florida, in Sarasota, is debuting a version of its liberal arts degree, in Spring 2024, that will feature classes offered through distance learning, supported by live video-conferencing seminars and discussion groups so that it will be accessible to students everywhere. ► Comcast completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project, in … Read more