Tampa ranks in top 30 nationwide for solar energy capacity

By Sara Zipf The city of Tampa ranks no. 29 out of 70 major cities in the United States for solar energy capacity, a recent report by the Environment Florida Research & Policy Center reveals. At no. 19, Jacksonville is the highest listed Florida city, while Orlando comes in at no. 32, and Miami no.

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How to know it’s time to add to your family wealth advisory team

By Patricia Entsminger, CPA/CFE/CIA and Kathleen Martin, CPA Thinking about a family office? There are many options to consider. A 2016 Ernst & Young survey estimated that there are 10,000+ family offices worldwide.  Whether you’ve inherited your wealth or built it independently, having an expert team to help manage, advise and protect your legacy provides

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How business leaders can recognize and manage stress for optimal performance

By Dr. Ladd Carlston Living a life without stress is virtually impossible: after all, stress is simply a normal reaction the body has when things change, resulting in physical, emotional and mental responses. A stress-free life would be a change-free life—total stagnation—which no one actually wants. And yet, thousands of experts have written millions of

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The future of heart care: Three advancements at AdventHealth

Courtesy of AdventHealth Advances in cardiovascular care offer minimally invasive options to some patients who previously would have needed open-heart surgery. The world-class cardiovascular teams at AdventHealth are pioneering these surgical techniques and cardiac technologies for the future of heart care, right here in Tampa Bay. These advances in heart health include the use of

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Size matters, but location is key

By Ali St Cyr, Broker/Owner at Tomlin St Cyr The pandemic changed how we live, work and play, and it’s changed what we want in our home. Whether it’s two home offices and a personal gym, or a spacious yard with a pool, homeowners are now resizing their home. Perhaps empty nesters are looking to

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Clearwater is moving forward as a greener, and cleaner, city

By Sheridan Boyle, sustainability coordinator, City of Clearwater Sustainability means different things to different people. Some people might think of recycling and others might think of solar panels or growing organic food. The United Nations defined the word sustainability in 1987 as the ability to “meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability

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Owning it vs. phoning it in at the workplace

By Susan Mauer, Tampa Bay market president for Axiom Bank Do your employees show up at work to be an asset, as if they own the business? Or do they show up for the paycheck? Many times, it comes down to not just the leadership, but how you have selected the people you hire. Most

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How Covid changed the office market

By Ashley Thompson & Brad Berzins General Overview – Florida In recent years, Florida has proven itself as an ideal place to live, work and play. With no personal income tax, exceptional year-round weather, world-class sports teams and so much more it is no wonder Florida has seen an influx of businesses relocating their headquarters

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A luxury resort along an iconic stretch of Bahamian beachfront celebrates 70 years

By Randi Aileen Press and the Lifestyle Magazine staff The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers

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COLUMN: Every child in Hillsborough deserves a solid educational foundation

By Aakash Patel The importance of early childhood development, in building a solid foundation for students to be successful in the classroom, is well-established. It’s also been clear that children living in poverty have a tougher time reaching their full potential — and that a coordinated effort is essential to ensuring every child has an

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Coparents and the 2021 Child Tax Credit

By Jaime R. Girgenti, Esq. and Frances E. Martinez, Esq., OLDER LUNDY ALVAREZ & KOCH On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.  Part of that $1.9 trillion dollar plan is a change to the IRS child tax credit, which could have an impact on divorced parents

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CareerSource: Where talent meets opportunity

By John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource of Tampa Bay Everywhere you look, there are signs that the Tampa Bay market is having a major moment with national attention focused on us. Our sports teams are bringing home trophies, the real estate market is inundated with people from all over the country wanting to move here,

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