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Strategically Planning Your Philanthropic Giving in 2025

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Philanthropy is not simply about spontaneous generosity—it’s about creating lasting change. A change that reflects your personal values and makes a tangible difference. In 2024, our community demonstrated remarkable generosity, uniting to support those affected by devastating hurricanes. These challenges highlighted the importance of strategically planning philanthropic giving to address both immediate needs and unforeseen … Read more

Pseudo Preventive Healthcare Vs Real Preventive Healthcare

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A study comparing major insurance company preventive care offerings to competing offerings. Health insurance premium costs have increased an average of 31% over the past five years. This significant price increase has prompted companies to develop a range of new care delivery models, focused on reducing the visit costs. To illustrate this point, this analysis … Read more

The critical role of a trusted managed service provider in navigating today’s IT landscape

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John-Medaska

In today’s digital economy, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to maintain operations and foster innovation. This dependence highlights the importance of selecting the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee critical IT infrastructure. For organizations across Tampa Bay, choosing an experienced, reliable and trustworthy MSP is not just strategic – it is … Read more

Trust or Estate Owned Real Property: Considerations Post Hurricanes Helene & Milton

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The West Coast of Florida recently experienced back-to-back hurricanes, four weeks ago. The storm surge from Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Tampa Bay area and then, just two weeks later, the Tampa Bay area faced hurricane-force winds and flooding from Hurricane Milton. Homes and businesses suffered devastating water and wind damage from both hurricanes. … Read more

The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Divorce: Part Two

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Business valuations can cripple the day-to-day of any business. They are expensive and time-consuming. A business valuation not only considers the historical financial information of the company but also looks at the projected future revenues and expenses of the company to determine a fair market value. Of course, every business owner I have encountered believes … Read more

The Critical Role of HR in Workers’ Compensation: Culture, Policies and Procedures

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By Robin Moch, partner at M.E. Wilson Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the annual HR Tampa conference on the crucial role Human Resources plays in managing workers’ compensation claims. As often happens in such sessions, the conversation circled back to company culture, claims handling and the importance of having effective policies, and … Read more

Evara Health Secures $3.82M to Combat Healthcare Workforce Shortages through Apprenticeships

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By Dr. Rebecca Sarlo, Vice President of Education and Curriculum, Evara Health The national healthcare workforce crisis is deepening, threatening patient care. While shortages of nurses and physicians dominate headlines, critical gaps in allied health professions—such as medical assistants, dental assistants and pharmacy technicians—are just as alarming. These roles are essential to our healthcare system, … Read more

Solutions for Flood-Prone Areas by Haven Design

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By Michael Mastry, Owner & Principal Designer In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, the journey to recovery and rebuilding can feel overwhelming. As communities face the challenge of restoring their homes and businesses, the need for resilient and sustainable building practices has never been more crucial. At Haven Design, we believe that rebuilding is … Read more