Posher Palate first encountered Chef Ted Dorsey at the 2023 Frogman Feast, where he stood out among more than 40 competing chefs vying for the coveted Crowd Favorite Chef Award. His winning dish — Key West Pink Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Corn Dogs with Pineapple Jicama Jalapeño Slaw, Passion Fruit Mustard and 3 Daughters Tropical … Read more
Founder & CEO
The Motor Enclave
Walk-up song: “Don’t Stop Believing’” by Journey
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
Nearly 50 students at St. Petersburg College are expected to benefit from a new round of Fuse scholarships thanks to a $250,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union. The gift, made through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, will be recognized Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m., at a check presentation at SPC’s EpiCenter. The Helios Education … Read more
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
Executive Vice President & Principal, U.S. Cities Practice
Shumaker Advisors
Walk-up song: “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen
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
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 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
