… on Engaging Effectively in the AI era That’s the biggest stereotype some people have about the “typical salesperson”? It could very well be the one-dimensional schmoozer depicted in movies, or television, many years ago. Pushy. Fast-talking. Fixated solely on closing the deal. Not always completely honest. But it’s not a stretch to say … Read more
Farley White Interests has acquired Lakeview at Hidden River, a 133,201-square-foot office building, in Northeast Tampa, expanding its presence in Tampa. The Boston-based commercial real estate firm purchased the property from Dilweg on April 30. The acquisition brings Farley White’s total holdings in the Hidden River Corporate Park to 688,000 square feet and more than … Read more
Taylor Swift fans will soon have a new way to experience the pop icon’s music — through a high-energy laser show inside the Museum of Science & Industry’s new planetarium. MOSI will debut “Laser Taylor Swift” on May 15, at 6:30 p.m., in its newly opened Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre, the second-largest planetarium … Read more
Watermelon Swim is marking National Water Safety Month, this May, with a series of events and partnerships aimed at educating families about drowning prevention and swimming safety. The Tampa Bay-based swim school, with the Glazer Children’s Museum and NFL player Shaq Barrett, promoted lifesaving water safety practices at a May 6 event at the museum. … Read more
Goldia Group, a hospitality and community-focused brand collective founded by Tampa Bay native Allie Felix, has officially launched, in Tampa, introducing two new ventures to its portfolio. The company is bringing The Bunny Hive—a social studio for young children and their caregivers—to the region with locations planned for Odessa, in June 2025 and South Tampa, … Read more
Gary Regoli reflects on his leadership journey, the evolution of the credit union industry and what comes next as he transitions into retirement.
The April jobs report was just released, and on the surface, it looks like good news. Nonfarm payrolls came in higher than expected, which on the surface makes the job market look strong—especially considering we’re still dealing with inflation and elevated interest rates. It might seem like good news at first glance, but anyone who’s … Read more
Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell and Dotti Groover-Skipper as the 2025 inductees into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Florida Commission on the Status of Women recommends nominees for the honor and the governor selects three inductees to recognize for their significant contributions to the state. Groover-Skipper, … Read more
FlyUSA has acquired TRYP Air Charter and MySky Aviation Solutions, expanding its managed fleet from 24 to 28 aircraft and expanding its charter fleet by 50%. The move strengthens FlyUSA’s position as one of Florida’s largest private aviation providers, particularly in turboprop and light jet operations. The company now has 12 aircraft available for charter. … Read more
Neptune Flood announced May 1 that its premium in force has surpassed $300 million and insured value has exceeded more than $100 billion. The private flood insurance provider now serves over 235,000 policyholders across 49 states and Washington, D.C. According to a statement, the company attributes its continued growth to its proprietary, AI-driven underwriting platform, … Read more
