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By Jack Rybicki In 2020 and 2021, companies benefited from an unprecedented amount of federal and state support to help them weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helped nearly 11.5 million companies through the issuance of over $792 billion in forgivable loans. Many PPP borrowers are now breathing … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more