Community leaders share how they are stronger than stigma

In my new book, “Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration,” I share the connection several leaders in Tampa Bay have to mental illness,

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Taking a careful approach to IT

In the world of small business information technology is important and the wrong choice can cost you big, in the long run. IT Managed Services Providers are a dime a

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The 5 Ws of transparency: Meeting audience expectations

It should be obvious, at this point, that we live in a time where consumers and audiences expect brands to be transparent. The idea of transparency, and authenticity, for communications,

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Support early learning to achieve long-term economic recovery

Business leaders are ready to return to work. As we adapt to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines, and welcome back employees and customers, the place childcare holds

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The case for an independent cancer care advisor

By Lea Ann Biafora How does one plan and prepare for the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis? Aside from doing your best to live a healthy lifestyle, and retain adequate

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What is an Opportunity Zone? And what qualifies an area as one?

Opportunity zones (OZs) are underserved and economically distressed, communities that have been nominated by a state or US territory and certified by the Secretary of the US Treasury. The census

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A new normal for Tampa Bay’s office market

It’s nearly impossible to discuss the state of Tampa Bay’s commercial real estate market without addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which remain unknown. The silver lining

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The State of Real Estate: Key trends impacting the Tampa Bay market in 2020

What are the biggest trends impacting commercial real estate in 2020? How are they affecting the Tampa Bay market? At Cushman & Wakefield’s recent Tampa Bay State of Real Estate

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Tampa Bay’s robust growth driving strong investor demand for commercial real estate

Tampa Bay will continue to flourish as we approach the next decade. We are one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the nation, with dynamic companies representing some

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E-commerce: The driving force behind Tampa Bay’s expanding industrial market

Tampa Bay’s industrial real estate market is enjoying strong leasing and development activity halfway into 2019. Healthy population and employment growth in the Tampa Bay area are fueling demand for

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How Pinellas County industrial & office markets are performing

INDUSTRIAL Economy The Tampa Bay economy accelerated over the past year, adding more than 26,200 jobs for an annual growth rate of 1.9 percent. As of February 2019, the unemployment

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►RLJ Lodging Trust sold the 362-room Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club for a total consideration of $188.5 million, consisting of the contractual sales price of $185 million and the release of $3.5 million in member deposits.
How Hillsborough County industrial & office markets are performing

INDUSTRIAL Economy As of February 2019, the unemployment rate in Hillsborough County fell by 30 basis points over the past 12 months to 3.3 percent. Nearly all industrial-related industries saw

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