The Children’s Dream Fund hosted its 14th annual Dreammaker Luncheon, at Armature Works, in Tampa, honoring Randy Ware of WestCMR as the 2025 Dreammaker of the Year. The event, emceed by Fox13’s Allie Corey, brought together 300 guests including business leaders, medical professionals, and families of Dream Children, to celebrate the power of dreams. Highlights … Read more
In today’s dynamic real estate market, creative financing strategies have become essential tools for investors and homeowners alike. With record high prices, skyrocketing interest rates, and more rigid underwriting requirements, all being driven by a weakening economy, “Subject To” is becoming more popular again. This approach allows buyers to acquire properties by taking over existing … Read more
Investor sentiment—not fundamentals—is what drives financial markets today. If you need evidence, just look at the past decade: we’ve seen stocks climb relentlessly despite sluggish earnings, geopolitical instability, and ballooning debt. But when sentiment shifts, even slightly, the air comes out of the balloon fast and hard. That’s precisely what we’re starting to witness right … Read more
Buddy Brew Coffee, the Tampa-based specialty coffee roaster, is heading to Hollywood. The company’s signature canned cold brew, BOLT, is now available at all Erewhon Market locations across California. The move marks a significant milestone for the growing Florida brand as it breaks into the West Coast market with a product it describes as “pure, … Read more
Community Foundation Tampa Bay has reached $1 billion in philanthropic funds committed to the region, a milestone that aligns with the organization’s 35th anniversary. Founded in 1990 with a single $100 donation, the foundation now manages more than 1,200 charitable funds and 129 family foundations, making it the largest community foundation in Florida and one … Read more
When was the last time your wealth manager, CPA, attorney and insurance agent all sat down—together—to talk about you? If you’re like most successful business owners, the answer is probably: never, and independent research supports what you already know. Nearly 90% of wealthy investors want tax planning services, but only about a quarter say they’re … Read more
