Mansions on the Market: Lakefront in Lakeland (PHOTOS)

Address: 5515 Scott View Lane, Lakeland List price: $1,800,000 Specs: 6 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 6,145 square feet This lakefront residence is in a gated enclave on the eastern shore of Scott Lake. Designed and remodeled by two well-respected area architects, Mike Furr and later Gerry Trout of Straughn & Trout, the home takes … Read more

Addressing health care disparities in Pinellas County

By Carlos R. Rodriguez, MD, FAAFP, Director of Family Medicine and the founding director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Evara Health Pinellas County, Florida, with its dense population nearing one million residents, faces significant healthcare challenges. Many of its inhabitants lack access to affordable, primary healthcare services, especially those from underserved, uninsured and … Read more

How a law firm partner’s rock star past is allowing him to find balance in his life—and his faith

By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP On about two Sunday mornings each month, Larry Ingram, partner-in-charge at Tampa-area Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, can be found on stage rocking an electric guitar. He’s likely flanked by two other men: the bass player, a former legal partner of Ingram’s, and the drummer, an individual with … Read more

Buying property from a foreign seller expands your tax obligations

By Elizabeth Shauger, CPA & Director with Mauldin & Jenkins Are you purchasing property from a foreign seller? If so, you need to understand the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and how this legislation impacts your transaction. Individuals and entities from all over the world invest in United States (U.S.) real estate … Read more

Homegrown: Leveraging Local Presence for Global Expansion

By Rebekah Nault, Director of Global Business Development In an era where globalization might suggest that “bigger is always better,” successful global enterprises recognize the crucial value of local clientele. Establishing strong local partnerships in Tampa Bay is not just beneficial; it is necessary for sustainable growth and innovation. Demonstrating a standard of attention, understanding … Read more

Advantive names Kevin Boyce as chief executive officer

Close-up of two business professionals in suits shaking hands during a meeting.

Advantive, a provider of mission-critical software for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, just announced the appointment of Kevin Boyce as the new chief executive officer of the company. Boyce has served as the CEO of Higher Logic where he integrated and scaled six companies for the betterment of the customers and employees, along with the … Read more

Leadership Tampa Bay announces new board officers for the class of 2024 – 2025

Leadership Tampa Bay announced its new board officers at the graduation ceremony for the 2023-2024 class, at the Tampa Theatre, in Tampa. Frank Rygiel, executive vice president of Construction Services Inc., was named the 2024 notable alumni. Executive Committee/Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair: Eric Dailey, Halifax Solutions – 2017 Vice Chair: Joe Chiellini, ASI … Read more

Pinellas County Emergency Management prepares Pinellas County for hurricane season with three essential steps.

As hurricane season approaches, Pinellas County Emergency Management gives us three things to enhance resident safety over the next five months. Know your risks:The first thing is for residents to know their risk along with how a potential storm surge would impact their region. Residents of mobile homes and those that are medically dependent on … Read more

Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Two University of South Florida faculty members have been named to the 2024 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. It was announced on May 30th that engineering professors Sylvia Wilson Thomas and Daniel Yeh are a part of the 2024 inductees. USF alumna Rachana Vidhi was also selected for the hall of fame. … Read more