More than just a purse: The investment side of luxury handbags

Contributed by Graham Wetzbarger  I recently found myself in Sarasota, on a quest to learn more about a young handbag brand called BSWANKY. I had met designer Gretchen Bauer a

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Rental Real Estate Passive vs. Active Tax Rules

Owning rental real estate can be a great way to supplement the income you receive from your regular job. Investing in rental property can generate recurring cash flow, help build

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Reaching the top: What I learned on my big climb (GUEST COLUMN)

By Jennifer Garbowicz, private client advisor and senior vice president, Bank of America Private Bank In July 2023, I realized a dream and conquered a challenge when I summited Mount

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Change is Coming – Impacting You and Your Employees 401(k)

By H. Brian Adcock As a business leader, we are charged with making sure we lead our organizations through change. There has been plenty of change in the past few

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A Letter From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

From Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a special organization. Founded over 100 years ago, with nearly sixty years of dedicated service in Tampa Bay, our

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The Community Bank Difference

By Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa All eyes are on the U.S. banking industry as three of the biggest bank failures in U.S. history have

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Cyberattacks are Increasing: Don’t Ignore These Risks

By Kadian Douglas, prinicipal with CLA Tampa As cyberattacks become more frequent, and sophisticated, cybersecurity awareness is critical for organizations to help protect their assets and reputation. Be alert for

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Redefining Communication: Embracing Omnichannel Experience in the Hybrid Work Era

By Ryan Yaldor, chief technology officer for KUDUCOM™ Communication has undergone a revolutionary shift driven by customer expectations for seamless and personalized interactions with businesses. The way we connect, collaborate

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CareerSource Tampa Bay launches online career exploration tool to help job seekers

By Dr. Byron Clayton, vice president and chief of sector partnerships, CareerSource Tampa Bay Early on, I started down a career path I thought I loved and, after spending years

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Estate planning with a business in mind

By Brian Carter, CPA, Mauldin & Jenkins A family business can be a wonderful asset that not only supports multiple family members but also helps keep the various generations connected.

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Preparing your business for a hurricane

By David Pettinato, Esquire OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO Storm season is quickly approaching. For over 25 years, I have been successfully advocating for my client’s rights for coverage under

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The evolving workscape

By Keisha Teague, senior vice president, Employee Benefits Division, M.E. Wilson The business landscape is constantly evolving, driven by the relentless march of technological advancements, demographic changes and the need

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