By Scott Gault, Executive Vice President, Hillsborough County Market President, The Bank of Tampa Once considered a symbol of luxury, private aviation has transformed into an effective business tool to improve productivity. Companies that invest in private aircraft save time, increase efficiencies, expand their reach and benefit from increased security and given today’s technology, these
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By Mary Pat King, CEO, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Elaine Feaster seized all the opportunities she could as a Girl Scout. On March 8, International Women’s Day, she shared the impact of Girl Scouts on her life, as a featured speaker, during the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s Women of Distinction Awards
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By Hunter Williams, partner at M.E. Wilson In recent years, Florida business owners have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of insuring their operations against a multitude of risks. Whether that be property, liability or even auto insurance costs, business owners often face little to no control over unstable premiums and decreasing coverages. A
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By Elizabeth Shauger, CPA, Mauldin & Jenkins Are you acquiring or selling a business? Buying or selling a business has a lot of moving parts. Although there are many complex types of mergers and acquisitions, the stock or asset sale are among the most straightforward. There are advantages and disadvantages to both an asset sale
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Situated along the serene shores of the Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg, stands as one of the most picturesque cities in the United States. Renowned for its coastal charm, St. Petersburg boasts pristine sandy beaches, vibrant parks, and a host of unique locations cherished by both residents and visitors alike. For those eager to uncover the
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Let’s be honest, most marketing advice is bland. “Post twice a day” or “optimize your website for Google search” — these generic mantras do little to ignite the growth flame within us. What if I told you there’s a hidden growth hack, the most hated one among my 100,000+ small and medium-sized business clients, that
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Construction on The Nolen, one of downtown St. Petersburg’s newest condominium towers, reached a milestone with Ellison Construction announcing that the project has topped out. The construction team celebrated the milestone with a ceremonial tree raising, an ancient construction tradition. The 23-story condominium tower, which is under construction, at 126 4th Avenue Northeast, is being
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has begun construction on a major expansion of its downtown campus, in St. Petersburg’s Innovation District. Orlando Health purchased Bayfront Hospital St. Petersburg, in 2020. In late 2022, Orlando Health announced the first major facilities’ expansion of Bayfront, since its takeover, with the announcement of Institute Square, a new medical complex
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By Ky Koch, B.C.S., Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, Partner, OLDER LUNDY KOCH & MARTINO The negotiation, and drafting, of a Prenuptial Agreement is always quite complex. The emotionality of it – negotiating your divorce while planning a wedding – is always uncomfortable. Once the Agreement has been signed, what happens next?
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By John Acosta We witnessed a surge in M&A activity in Tampa last year, as our area significantly outpaced the rest of the nation in terms of post-pandemic deal volume. According to some reports, Tampa area businesses accounted for more than $1 billion in deal activity in 2023, marking a strong showing against the previous
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A new residential tower has been proposed, at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 18th Street, in downtown St. Petersburg. The $72.9 million development is being proposed by WSLD St. Petersburg, an entity affiliated with LeCesse Development, based in Altamonte Springs. The 212-foot building will include 279 residential, units across 18 stories. The
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By Jon Locklear, wealth Advisor, BT Wealth Advisors | The Bank of Tampa Small businesses are the often-overlooked lifeblood of the community. The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) defines small businesses as independent businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Having 499 employees—or even 25 employees—who live and work together in
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