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How Does the New Alimony Law Impact Me? Tips from a Board-Certified Expert
By: Kim Maxwell, B.C.S. OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO I Am Already Divorced and Am a Payor or Recipient of Alimony… After nearly ten years and multiple bill submissions to overhaul Florida’s alimony law, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill in June that significantly changed Florida’s alimony statute. The new law applies to initial divorce … Read more
Beyond the Big Box: The Hidden Benefits of Local Vendors
By James Neely, Senior Vice President of Sales, KUDUCOM Following the pandemic, people everywhere have been flooded with the message to #supportlocal, an endeavor that kept many vital local businesses alive in such a transient economy. Despite these efforts to keep the cities’ mainstay businesses afloat, Tampa Bay is no stranger to turnover. The city … Read more
BIG FUTURES: Equipping Tampa Bay’s Future Workforce with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Across the United States, 69% of corporations and businesses are struggling to find top talent, according to a Manpower Survey. Additionally, according to the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 78% of hiring managers across the nation say the skills gap persists across industries. Mentoring can be an integral part of the solution in both better … Read more
More than just a purse: The investment side of luxury handbags
Contributed by Graham Wetzbarger I recently found myself in Sarasota, on a quest to learn more about a young handbag brand called BSWANKY. I had met designer Gretchen Bauer a couple of months prior over a couple of Aperol spritz. She was carrying one of her kaleidoscopic handbag creations and espousing her excitement over how … Read more
Rental Real Estate Passive vs. Active Tax Rules
Owning rental real estate can be a great way to supplement the income you receive from your regular job. Investing in rental property can generate recurring cash flow, help build long-term wealth and even capture some unique tax benefits. But, to reap all these benefits, you need to understand the rules for this type of … Read more
Reaching the top: What I learned on my big climb (GUEST COLUMN)
By Jennifer Garbowicz, private client advisor and senior vice president, Bank of America Private Bank In July 2023, I realized a dream and conquered a challenge when I summited Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa. The total duration of the climb took about five and a half days up the mountain and … Read more
Change is Coming – Impacting You and Your Employees 401(k)
By H. Brian Adcock As a business leader, we are charged with making sure we lead our organizations through change. There has been plenty of change in the past few years and there is more on the immediate horizon, impacting 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans. On December 29, 2022, Congress enacted the Secure Act 2.0, … Read more
A Letter From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
From Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a special organization. Founded over 100 years ago, with nearly sixty years of dedicated service in Tampa Bay, our mission is to provide all young people with opportunity. Initially, we were created as an alternative to the juvenile justice system for troubled children; today, … Read more
The Community Bank Difference
By Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa All eyes are on the U.S. banking industry as three of the biggest bank failures in U.S. history have created a disruption in recent months. However, while these bank failures have raised concerns about the safety and soundness of the banking system, it’s important … Read more