⊲ LEGOLAND Florida Resort is gearing up for 2025 with exciting updates including the reopening of its renovated Water Park, in February, featuring refreshed attractions like the Joker Soaker and Twin Chasers, alongside new experiences like the SEA LIFE Florida aquarium debuting in spring, revamped LEGO-themed hotel rooms, seasonal events, and ongoing family fun with … Read more
Executive Managing Director and Market Leader for Central/West Florida
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Contributed by Jami Gold, managing director, mergers & acquisitions, commercial insurance, ME Wilson In the world of business, risk is inevitable. But in my two decades of working with middle-market businesses, I’ve seen too many companies take unnecessary risks simply because they don’t fully understand their insurance coverage. The right insurance strategy isn’t just about … Read more
Contributed by Mary Pat King, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Last summer, I moved my Girl Scouts of West Central Florida CEO office to the sewing room at Camp Wai Lani, for our Summer Camp season. The view of our organization from that angle allowed me to better connect with our … Read more
Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has officially begun his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. With a track record of fostering innovation and driving growth, Moyer is now applying his leadership to the region’s exclusive network of CEOs, entrepreneurs and executive leaders. “I … Read more
⊲ Energy Insurance Mutual Limited, a leading provider of insurance and risk financing services for the energy sector, is relocating to a 16,224-square-foot office, in the 18-story Midtown East tower, at Midtown Tampa. (Pictured above) ⊲Lithium Battery Company is opening a 65,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, at 5201 S. Westshore Blvd., in South Tampa, bringing 50 high-tech jobs, … Read more
NewPoint Real Estate Capital has issued a $50 million bridge loan to Hillpointe to refinance Pointe Grand Plant City, a recently completed multifamily community in the Tampa Bay area. The two-year, floating-rate, interest-only loan was originated by Trevor Ritter, managing director at NewPoint. Pointe Grand Plant City features 300 two-bedroom units, across 10 three-story apartment … Read more
After nearly 24 years of hosting Florida This Week, Rob Lorei is stepping into a new role at WEDU. Lorei, who has led the public affairs program since its inception, reflected on his tenure, saying, “I’ve had the good fortune of hosting every week. We’ve brought together a group of panelists like no other, featuring … Read more
The annual Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Banquet Awards was held at the Indian Cultural Center, in Tampa. The event recognizes the outstanding service and accomplishments of personnel from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and community leaders. This year’s event was chaired by Kuleen Shah.
March Madness is a well-known term in sports, signifying the NCAA college basketball tournament — a thrilling, single-elimination, winner-take-all event. Beyond the basketball courts, March also brings the excitement of Major League Baseball’s spring training and Opening Day, as well as the promise of warmer days ahead. However, “March Madness” can also describe erratic behavior … Read more
