Day: February 6, 2025
Bracho Bosch sets stage for New York Fashion Week debut
In Tampa Bay’s vibrant creative hub, a new force in fashion and philanthropy is making waves. Bracho Bosch, led by designer Amalia Bracho, has captivated the fashion world with a win at the prestigious Tampa Bay Fashion Experience Face-Off, which secured a spot at New York Fashion Week, which runs Feb. 6-11. This achievement marks … Read more
Scenes from CEO Connect with Erika Sims (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its January CEO Connect with Erika Sims, chief executive officer of Sims HD and co-owner of Sims Crane & Equipment. The event was sponsored by Fallston Group, The William Stanley CFO Group and BankUnited. It was held at new office of TBBW, in the Mercury Insurance building, in Clearwater. Photos … Read more
Things to Do: Wings Wheels and Hearts Hangar Gala to support hurricane relief efforts
The Will’s Way Foundation will host its annual Wings Wheels and Hearts Hangar Gala on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event aims to raise funds for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The gala will feature a display of private aircraft and exotic cars, along with live entertainment, gourmet dining, and live and silent auctions. … Read more
BayCare expands Tampa campus with 36-acre acquisition
BayCare has acquired a 36-acre office parcel adjacent to its West Tampa St. Joseph’s Hospital campus, expanding its footprint by more than 75%. The acquisition includes three office buildings and two parking garages in Tampa Bay Park. The purchase adds to BayCare’s property holdings near St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph’s Children’s and St. Joseph’s Women’s hospitals. … Read more
American Athletic Conference to honor late USF Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
The American Athletic Conference will honor the legacy of late University of South Florida men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim by naming him the Honorary 2024-‘25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October, will be recognized during USF’s home game against Temple on Feb. 6. His family will join Pernetti … Read more
LCG Advisors expands Investment Banking Operations with key hires
LCG Advisors is expanding its investment banking operations with the addition of senior finance professionals. Kevin Groff has joined LCG as senior managing director to lead the firm’s Business Services Group, which includes investment banking, forensic accounting, litigation support and a newly developed exit advisory division. Groff will be based in West Palm Beach and … Read more
PODS names chief legal officer, senior vice president
PODS Enterprises has named Lori Baggett as senior vice president and chief legal officer. Baggett, who joined the moving and storage company in 2021 as a vice president and associate general counsel, will oversee legal strategy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and risk management. Before joining PODS, she spent 17 years at the law firm Carlton … Read more
On the Scene: ReliaQuest Bowl Gridiron Gala (PHOTOS)
The ReliaQuest Bowl held its annual, invitation-only, event at the Marriott Water Street Hotel, in downtown Tampa. The event was sponsored by TAMPALAW. Photos by Alida Hernandez Photography/ReliaQuest Bowl