Year: 2025
CEO Connect Recap: The Story Behind 3 Daughters Brewing
Mike and Lee Harding have built a St. Petersburg-based beer empire. Three Daughters Brewing now does nearly $14 million in revenue, with three locations, including its Clearwater location. It boasts major customers like Publix and Walt Disney World. Their journey spans several decades, and industries, and yes, three daughters. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and … Read more
Food, friendship & business: How these two TBBW covers are building a winning partnership
In the world of food distribution and retail, collaboration is the key to success. Two notable leaders in the industry, Cammie Chatterton, chief executive officer of Bay Food Brokerage, and David Habib, chief executive officer of Yo Mama’s Foods, recently joined forces in a partnership that has proven to be both strategic and personally rewarding. … Read more
One Liners Hillsborough: Film Tampa Bay, University of Tampa and more
⊲ Basis Industrial created a new fund to acquire a $72 million multi-tenant industrial portfolio in Tampa, adding 472,512 square feet, across 18 buildings, to its expanding 4.2 million-square-foot portfolio. ⊲ The Alvarado Experience, a lifestyle and fashion brand founded in Tampa by Marcía Alvarado, has been officially certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise by … Read more
A new name for a new chapter of service across Florida
After 25 years of dedicated service as Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, we have an exciting announcement: We are changing our name to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida. This name change serves an important purpose. It better reflects the growth of our mission and our commitment to serving communities throughout Florida. We are expanding our reach across … Read more
Ask the Experts: Crafting an action plan for poor sales performance
Don’t look now, but we’re already into the second quarter of 2025. The first quarter is in the books and, if you’re like most sellers and sales leaders, you probably fall into one of three categories: Your year got off to a great start and you’re on track to set billing and revenue records. You’re … Read more
On the Scene: Metropolitan Ministries Food Fight 2025 (PHOTOS)
Metropolitan Ministries held its 2025 Tampa Bay Food Fight, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together Tampa Bay’s top chefs in a culinary showdown to support Metropolitan Ministries’ job training programs. This year’s event featured Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian, an Iron Chef and Chopped judge, as a … Read more
One Liners Pinellas: Fit2Run, BayCare and more
⊲ A modern sculpture by St. Pete artist Cecilia Lueza, inspired by the city’s waterfront, will serve as a centerpiece at the entrance of the 42-story Art House condominium tower, in downtown St. Pete. (Image above) ⊲ St. Petersburg College was designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, recognizing its commitment … Read more
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation launches with free girls’ soccer event
More than 400 students at Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy participated in a soccer celebration that marked the launch of the Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, a new nonprofit aiming to expand access to youth sports in underserved communities. The event included soccer drills led by players from Tampa Bay Sun FC, the region’s first women’s professional … Read more
Melting Pot reopens in downtown St. Petersburg
Melting Pot has reopened in downtown St. Petersburg, returning to the city after a five-year absence. The restaurant, known for its interactive fondue dining, is now operating at 699 Central Ave. The 4,900-square-foot location includes 191 seats across multiple dining areas, an indoor-outdoor bar and an eight-seat chef’s table that offers views into the kitchen. … Read more