This year, Community Foundation Tampa Bay celebrates 35 years of impact and a major milestone: $1 billion in philanthropic funds stewarded to strengthen lives and communities across the Tampa Bay region. This pivotal achievement is not just about financial growth. It’s about impact. It represents thousands of people and organizations choosing to give back with … Read more
For many business leaders, insurance has become one of those necessary line items—reviewed briefly at renewal time, signed off on and quickly forgotten. It’s transactional, seen as a balance sheet expense rather than the value driver it can be. In today’s business environment—defined by rapid change, emerging threats and shrinking margins for error—that traditional mindset … Read more
If you are a business owner or executive reading this, you’ve likely wrestled with the return-to-office question more than once. Not just when, where and how—but maybe even why bother at all. But let’s be honest here. Most return-to-office strategies aren’t working because they’re focused on the wrong thing: presence over purpose. And there is … Read more
Allan Morris appointed as new CEO, ushering in the next chapter of growth and innovation.
Hotel Ora + Private Residences, a $675 million luxury hotel-condominium tower rising near Water Street, has listed a $10 million, penthouse on the 39th level, complete with a personalized design collaboration led by designer Maricarmen Castillon. According to Luigi Novembre, co-founder and chief operating officer of ARC Realty Group, the project’s developer, buyers can purchase … Read more
BayCare Health System has promoted C. Todd Jones to an expanded leadership role, naming him chief strategy officer while he continues to serve as chief ambulatory services officer. In this dual position, Jones will now oversee the nonprofit’s long-term strategic planning while continuing to lead its extensive ambulatory services operations, including home care, imaging, ambulatory … Read more
The Blu Halo, a new fine-dining restaurant, is opening its second Tampa Bay location on June 30 in the heart of Carillon Park’s Echelon City Center, in St. Petersburg. The Blu Halo offers a menu of steak and seafood dishes and a curated wine list. The full-service restaurant will also feature a private wine locker … Read more
Shumaker partners Ronald A. Christaldi and Mark Wagoner have been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” guide, recognizing top professionals who help clients navigate high-stakes, high-pressure challenges across law, policy and public affairs. Christaldi, who also serves as president and chief executive officer of Shumaker Advisors Florida, was honored for his … Read more
New College of Florida has received a $2.5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation to create a new Contemplation and Education Center, on its Sarasota Bay campus. The DSF Charitable Foundation, led by Florida residents David and Sara Scaife, has long been committed to advancing health, human services and education. Their latest contribution to … Read more
The University of South Florida Alumni Association has announced six distinguished honorees for its 2025 USF Alumni Awards, recognizing excellence in professional achievement, service and impact on the university community. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented to: Rick Brandt (’91, Economics), chief executive officer of BRANDT Gigi Fernández (’03, Psychology), Olympic gold medalist … Read more
