How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and businesses thrive.

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How CareerSource’s new CEO is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s workforce

CareerSource Tampa Bay CEO Keidrian Kunkel is reimagining how the region develops, connects and retains talent.

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Holiday scams are surging. Here’s how to stay safe this season

The holiday season is here. It’s a time for celebrations, gift giving and year-end deadlines. While you’re juggling office events and covering for colleagues on long vacations, fraudsters are busy

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Florida Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth

Florida Trust Wealth Management helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.

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What the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ means for your money

As 2025 began, individual and business taxpayers faced mounting uncertainty, with key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) scheduled to expire. On July 4, 2025, President

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Why now is the smartest time to purchase a business aircraft

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping the private aviation landscape, creating a powerful opportunity for business owners and aviation investors alike. If you’ve been considering

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Why the most successful business exits aren’t found, they’re built

Every seller dreams of that moment: the unsolicited phone call from a strategic buyer with an offer too good to ignore. The eight, nine, ten-figure check that lands without warning.

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Tampa Bay Trust Company rebrand reflects growth

The Tampa Bay Trust Company has been renamed Florida Trust Wealth Management, with all of its offices throughout Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida bearing the new name. Formed 25 years

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Construction underway on luxury waterfront community on Tampa Bay (RENDERINGS)

Construction is now underway on the highly anticipated Hammock Bay community in Apollo Beach. General contractor RIPA & Associates has teams on-site working on what is poised to be one

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Prepared, not panicked: Backup power tips ahead of hurricane season

As chief operating officer at Power Design, I lead our national operations with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and reliability. With more than 20 years of industry experience, predominantly on

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Breaking ground and raising the bar for women in construction

I grew up in this industry, wearing a hard hat before kindergarten and walking job sites before I could drive. Construction was more than just the family business; it was

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How to work at your ‘highest and best’ as a leader

As leaders, we have many demands on our time, energy and attention. In order to maximize our impact, we should consider: What is my highest and best use?  Our highest

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