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Stretchlab is now open in St Petersburg, South Tampa and Largo

Health Care & Wellness April 6, 2023 |

If you have ever played a sport, or worked out regularly, the emphasis on stretching is paramount. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies about the benefits of stretching have had mixed

Career Clarity Pod opens a virtual door to help job seekers learn about new career pathways

Workplace April 4, 2023 |

By John Flanagan, president and chief executive officer, CareerSource Tampa Bay When our One Stop Operator for CareerSource Tampa Bay, Paul Casebolt, first heard about virtual reality job training plans,

The anatomy of a scam

Banking & Financial Advice March 30, 2023 |

By Roxanne Chance-Chin, Bank Secrecy Act Officer and Fraud Investigations Manager at The Bank of Tampa Businesses are tempting targets for fraudsters because they possess a wealth of information and

The importance of the insurance expense in M&A

Web Extras March 28, 2023 |

By John Weatherford, senior vice president, M.E. Wilson Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require a great deal of planning, due diligence and execution. One aspect of M&A

Rich Man, Poor Man: A Tale of Two Athletes

Sports February 23, 2023 |

By Michael Carr The numbers are overwhelming. Currently, the average Major League Baseball, National Football League and National Basketball Association players’ salaries range from $3.26 million to $8.32 million, annually.

Winter is our summer in Tampa Bay

Health Care & Wellness February 16, 2023 |

By Dr. Amy Derick Winter in Florida can be brutal on us, and comical to the rest of the country. But we all know what happens once the temperature hits

Small Business of the Year Spotlight: Yacht Starship Dining Cruises

Travel & Recreation January 5, 2023 |

Yacht Starship Dining Cruises, LLC Troy Manthey, president and CEO & Jill Manthey, vice president of sales & community relations/owners Year won SBOY: 2016 Number of employees: 225 Year business

Community banking for community-focused businesses

Banking & Financial Advice January 4, 2023 |

By Kevin Gilligan, SBA Lending Director at The Bank of Tampa Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has become a household name—at least within

Business continuity tips for any business

Entrepreneurs & Business Strategy December 28, 2022 |

By Sean Marcil, Managing Partner, CirrusTel Businesses are faced with more risk from disastrous events today than any other time in history. Moreover, these risks have evolved to include more

Year-end tax considerations for 2022

Banking & Financial Advice December 28, 2022 |

By Brian Carter, CPA The end of the year is nearby, leaving taxpayers only a short window to take financial steps that could alter their 2022 tax situation. By now,

The importance of prenuptial agreements in protecting family businesses

Law & Professional Services December 20, 2022 |

Eric Maier and Courtney Koch, OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Pondering how, and when, to ask the love of one’s life, “Will you marry me?” often generates huge anxiety for

Community banking for community-focused businesses

Banking & Financial Advice December 14, 2022 |

By Kevin Gilligan, SBA Lending Director at The Bank of Tampa Thanks to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has become a household name—at least within