Year: 2025
On the Scene: 14th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)
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
Navigating ‘Subject To’ Real Estate Transactions: A Creative Financing Strategy
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 Panic Is Brewing—Why I’m Still Avoiding Wall Street and You Should Too
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 brings BOLT cold brew to California through Erewhon deal
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 reaches $1 billion milestone
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
Why the Virtual Family Office Model Is Reshaping Wealth Management
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
One Liners Hillsborough: College HUNKS, Glazer Children’s Museum and more
⊲ ABA Centers of Florida opened its first autism care center, in Tampa, a 14,300-square-foot facility designed to provide individualized applied behavior analysis therapy, with a focus on reducing wait times for diagnosis and treatment. (Photos above) ⊲ Hyde Park Capital, in Tampa, announced that VitalTech, a provider of virtual care solutions, has been acquired … Read more
NVGTN sells Trinity Commerce Center in $22.5 million sale-leaseback deal
Lifestyle activewear brand NVGTN has completed a $22.5 million sale-leaseback of its Trinity Commerce Center headquarters to Greek Real Estate Partners. Located at 1990 Corporate Center Drive, in Trinity, the 100,000-square-foot industrial facility was completed in 2024 and is fully leased to NVGTN. The Class A building includes 34-foot clear heights, 21 dock-high doors, three … Read more
CEO Connect Recap: Chon Nguyen reveals his approach to balancing tech, hospitality and family life, along with lessons from setbacks
Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Chon Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as the city he calls home. From technology to hospitality, his ventures reflect a rare combination of innovation and heart. His story is one of curiosity, grit and an unrelenting drive to turn challenges into opportunities. All told, … Read more