Cliff Scott established Career Match Solutions out of his home on a computer that his wife, Velma, purchased for him. At the time, he was still reestablishing his life. On that computer, he would go on to build his business, which is now a $20 million company that operates in 37 states. The Scotts have … Read more
Happy New Year! Here’s to a healthy, prosperous and productive 2024 for you, your family and your team. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re already a successful business owner, entrepreneur, manager or salesperson. Perhaps you’re coming off a great year and are determined to maintain that momentum. Or you’re establishing/revising your game plan … Read more
Depending who you ask, the term “executive assistant” can take on different meanings. For instance, like many of today’s traditional corporate roles, the EA position has greatly evolved, over the last few years. The EA is no longer a “politically correct” name for the “back-in-the-day secretary” whose primary focus, and function, was fetching coffee and … Read more
► The Mahaffey Theater plans to open Sonata, a fine-dining restaurant that will be managed by Ted Dorsey, who was previously the head chef at The Mill. ► Commercial Asset Partners Realty represented P&B Partnership in the sale of 3816 DeSoto Blvd., in Palm Harbor, to AlloCyte, for $4.2 million. ► Coffee roaster and restaurant … Read more
► Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar, located at the top of the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel, in Midtown Tampa, launched a new dinner menu, curated by Executive Chef Johnathan Rodriguez. ► Gordito’s, a fast-casual restaurant, opened in Water Street Tampa, at 615 Channelside Drive. ► Tampa Bay’s new women’s professional soccer team, Tampa Bay … Read more
► A Sarasota-Manatee chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network filed for affiliation by a group of Sarasota businesswomen, including three members of Ian Black Real Estate and representatives from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, Gulfside Bank, and others. (Pictured above) ► Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, in Sarasota, appointed Gary Butler, executive director … Read more
► Polk County employee Burt McKee (pictured above) will be honored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management/State Emergency Response Commission, on January 17, for his work protecting Polk’s residents from hazardous materials. ► S&D Real Estate, in Lakeland, was awarded the “2023 Best of Florida Award” by The Guide to Florida. ► Advanced Drainage … Read more
► Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants opened its second Tampa area location, at 28963 State Road 56, in Wesley Chapel. ► Morton Plant North Bay Hospital received an “A” for the eighth consecutive time from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that promotes patient safety. ► The Point Distillery, in New Port Richey, has … Read more
Marrin Costello Jewelry Marrin Costello, founder of Marrin Costello Jewelry, opened the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location, in Tampa’s Palma Ceia neighborhood. Pictured here, the Gabriella Chain, $198, available in gold and silver. marrincostellojewelry.com Fope at International Diamond Center Fope EKA collection Flex’it bracelet with diamond pave in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Price Upon … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a provider of medical gas testing, inspection, certification and calibration, has acquired MicronPA, a calibration services company, based in York, Pennsylvania. The addition of MicronPA to MTA’s family of companies expands the brand’s calibration services offerings and its capabilities into additional industries. MicronPA was founded in 1997, by Avyayam and Rashmi Dave. MicronPA … Read more
