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As hurricane season approaches, many homeowners in Tampa Bay face a critical decision: how to protect their property while preserving its elegance and architectural integrity. The memories of last year’s storms are still fresh—devastating winds, flooding rains and the impact that the unprecedented hurricane season left in its wake. But protecting your home doesn’t have … Read more
Contributed by Scott Kramer, CEO, Spartan Contracting Corporation When it comes to building out a new office or commercial space, the choices you make early in the process will determine the project’s overall success. Yet, too often, companies delay selecting their general contractor, treating them as just another vendor rather than a trusted partner. This … Read more
Contributed by Elizabeth Shauger, CPA Director, Mauldin & Jenkins Having a small business comes with many challenges. Attracting top employees, inflation, growing the business, minimizing costs, managing finances and filing taxes are just a few of the hurdles business owners encounter, along the path to success. No matter what type of business you run, filing … Read more
Contributed by K. Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa “It’s not a nerdy podcast.” Those were the words that tumbled from my mouth while explaining The Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” podcast to our employees. They shared that they didn’t want another boring financial podcast—especially not one about banking. While I … Read more
Contributed by Jami Gold, managing director, mergers & acquisitions, commercial insurance, ME Wilson In the world of business, risk is inevitable. But in my two decades of working with middle-market businesses, I’ve seen too many companies take unnecessary risks simply because they don’t fully understand their insurance coverage. The right insurance strategy isn’t just about … Read more
Contributed by Mary Pat King, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Last summer, I moved my Girl Scouts of West Central Florida CEO office to the sewing room at Camp Wai Lani, for our Summer Camp season. The view of our organization from that angle allowed me to better connect with our … Read more
Clients with complex wealth often turn to large “Wall Street” firms or trust companies, but these organizations can sometimes present challenges. These firms may favor higher-cost investment products and standard solutions, which can lead to increased corporate profits. Additionally, there is a focus on acquiring new clients rather than providing exceptional service to existing ones. … Read more
There is no shortage of exciting productions at American Stage. The company is known for its Mainstage shows, which feature everything from edgy new plays to beloved classics. New audiences have also been discovering the theater through American Stage’s Beyond the Stage Series, which takes performances out of traditional venues and into the community. Additionally, … Read more
The Changing Yacht Industry: Purchasing and Selling The process of purchasing or selling a yacht is thrilling. For buyers, it’s the beginning of new adventures with loved ones and the fulfillment of a dream. For sellers, it’s an opportunity to move forward and embrace new possibilities. However, without the right guidance, this process can feel … Read more
Contributed by Taylor K. Ranker, II, CEO and Personal CFO, Questmont Virtual Family Office At Questmont Virtual Family Office, we’ve decided to stick with one of our standard New Year’s Resolutions: to save our friends and clients more in taxes than ever before by discovering and implementing cutting-edge tax strategies. When evaluating tax strategies, we … Read more
