Month: August 2025

MarineMax names national sales and brokerage director

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MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has promoted Collin Heimensen to national sales and brokerage director, expanding his leadership role across the company’s nationwide network. In the new position, Heimensen will oversee sales and brokerage operations, working with regional leaders to align sales practices, performance standards and training. He previously served as general manager of MarineMax Clearwater, … Read more

Spartan Contracting promotes three executives to support growth

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Spartan Contracting Corporation has promoted three members of its leadership team as the Tampa-based commercial construction company prepares for its next growth phase. Derrick Huden was named director of business development and pre-construction, Dwight “TJ” Mann was promoted to director of construction and Jay Brando was appointed project executive. Huden, who joined Spartan in July … Read more

Why your prospects aren’t buying

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If you’re in sales, chances are you’ve experienced stalled deals, prospects who ghost you and polite conversations that go nowhere. You prepare your presentation and showcase your value, yet nothing sticks. The real issue? You’re treating symptoms, not root causes. The biggest mistake in sales is assuming your prospect fully understands the depth of their … Read more

Lisa Vickers named 2025 Chester James Award recipient

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The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has named Lisa Vickers the recipient of its 2025 Chester James Award, recognizing her leadership, philanthropy and faith-driven service. A Florida native, Vickers helped grow the Home Shopping Network from a startup into a billion-dollar business, alongside her father, Roy Speer. She later co-founded Realty One Sunshine, in St. … Read more

Florida Humanities launches Hall of Fame, honoring historian Gary Mormino in inaugural class

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Florida Humanities will host its first Hall of Fame ceremony this fall, celebrating historian and author Gary R. Mormino alongside a roster of other legendary Floridians who have shaped the state’s cultural story. The inaugural induction will be held Oct. 18, at the Tampa Bay History Center, in Tampa, beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail … Read more

Pepin Distributing adds Dunamis Premium Spirits to portfolio, plans Texas trade show appearance

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Dunamis Premium Spirits has joined forces with Tampa-based Pepin Distributing to expand its retail presence across Florida. The partnership comes as the Zephyrhills company continues its national growth, with distribution already in nine states. Dunamis will also return to Texas on Aug. 18, for the Texas Bar & Nightclub Association Trade Show, in Dallas. The … Read more