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 ago this coming January, the trust company has offices in Sanibel, Tampa, Belleair Bluffs, Tarpon Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, and a marketing office
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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 of the last new luxury waterfront communities available on scenic Tampa Bay. Initial construction activity at Hammock Bay is focusing on enhancing the community’s seawall
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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 the electrical side, I’m passionate about helping communities stay prepared—especially when it comes to power and storm readiness. Last year, as Hurricane Helene became a
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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 our dinner table conversation, our weekend plans, and the foundation of how I learned to lead. From the very beginning, I had a front-row seat
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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 and best use is the work that leverages our strengths, skills and perspectives, where we’re creating the most value and the most meaningful impact. We
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It’s no question that M&A has been more challenging in recent years, having been impacted by higher interest rates in the financing markets, geopolitical factors including potential tariffs, and a burdensome regulatory framework, to name a few. However, deals for quality assets are certainly still getting done in this environment. The key characteristics separating successful
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As a successful business owner, your hard work and innovation drive the economy, creating jobs and stability. However, with success comes increased tax liability, making advanced tax planning not just a luxury but a necessity. Advanced tax planning isn’t about loopholes or last-minute deductions; it’s about intentionally structuring your wealth to minimize taxes now and
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Zeniki Wealth is a recently launched wealth management firm in Tampa, FL that is uniquely positioned versus traditional “Wall Street” Firms. As opposed to most financial advisors that focus solely on publicly traded investments, Zeniki serves as its client’s Personal CFO; providing them with bespoke, a la carte services that range from managing illiquid investments
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Like any good startup, the copay-only Surest health plan came from a group of innovators discontent with the status quo. These veteran insurance innovators asked themselves, what if health insurance could work like other helpful consumer services? What if provider options and clear costs were available before members sought care, so people could shop for
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If you are planning to move overseas, there are tax obligations you should be aware of. As a United States Citizen, you are required to file a U.S. federal tax return to report your worldwide income, regardless of where you live and work. And the only way to leave U.S. taxes behind is to renounce
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To the casual observer, the courtroom and the stage may seem like worlds apart. But for one Tampa attorney, they’ve always been deeply connected. Before he ever thought of writing a brief or arguing a case, Matthew DePasquale was memorizing lines and studying character motivation. “I wanted to be an actor from a very young
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In today’s fast-evolving construction landscape, integrating technology is no longer an afterthought—it’s a crucial component of modern living and business operations. Whether designing a luxury home, a multi-unit development or a cutting-edge commercial space, builders who incorporate audio, visual and smart technology from the beginning of a project create significant value for property owners, tenants
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