Retirement Side Gigs Report Reflects Signs of a Deeper Economic Crisis

Recent data from Newsweek paints a troubling picture of retirement in America: Two in five retired Americans (41%) say they can’t support their ideal retirement, and while 92% of them don’t currently have a side gig, 60% wish they did. Meanwhile, 63% of Americans aged 50 and up who haven’t yet retired say they’re considering … Read more

New IICF chapter takes shape in Tampa Bay, with statewide philanthropic goals

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is expanding its reach in Florida, thanks to the efforts of Maggie Potter and Misty Carson — two Tampa-based professionals who are leading the launch of a statewide chapter focused on philanthropy, volunteerism and community impact. Potter and Carson, both longtime insurance industry professionals and community advocates, were selected … Read more

Tired of Market Rollercoasters? Private Lending Might Be the Smarter Move

Let’s be honest—if you’ve been feeling whiplash from the stock market lately, you’re not alone. One minute it’s climbing, the next it’s tanking, and even when things look stable, there’s always another headline or political move that sends it swinging again. For those of us trying to build long-term wealth or secure a decent retirement, … Read more

Fifth Third Bank names Florida market president and commercial banking head

Fifth Third Bank has tapped industry veteran Marty McAndrew to lead its commercial banking efforts across the state of Florida; a newly created role to accelerate growth in both the North and South regions. Based in Orlando, McAndrew will serve as Fifth Third’s Florida market president and head of commercial banking. He’ll oversee middle market … Read more

BayCare partners with Northwestern Medicine to expand academic health care in Florida

BayCare is partnering with Northwestern Medicine in a collaboration aimed at expanding BayCare’s development as an academic health system in West Central Florida. The partnership will focus on expanding access to advanced medical treatments and clinical research, in addition to enhancing education and training for physicians, residents and students across the region. “This isn’t the … Read more

Hospice in a hurricane: What it takes to keep care going

When most people think about hurricane preparation, they run through their mental checklist: sandbags, bottled water, batteries, shuttered windows. But when you’re caring for a loved one facing a chronic or terminal illness, your to-do list multiplies infinitely. Even if you’re not currently a caregiver, it’s worth asking: If someone you love suddenly needed care … Read more

Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay receives $1 million gift from Schoen Family

Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay has received a $1 million donation from the Schoen Family to support the organization’s newly created endowment fund. The endowment is designed to provide long-term financial stability and help expand programming for girls in under-resourced communities throughout the region. Girls Inc. offers educational, leadership and wellness programs to support girls’ … Read more

JLL adds real estate veteran and MLB alum to Tampa team

Commercial real estate firm JLL has hired Bill Reeves, as managing director, and Doug Waechter, as senior associate, to strengthen its office tenant representation team in Tampa. Reeves brings more than 25 years of experience and has handled over 700 transactions, totaling more than 3 million square feet. He previously held leadership roles at Colliers … Read more