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By Brent Irish, owner of Closet Envy First and foremost, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left a profound mark on our beloved Tampa Bay area. My home and business, like many of yours, have experienced severe flooding, bringing the reality of … Read more
By Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Remember the “circle of vultures” from the last article? Well now, let’s discuss their modus operandi. Try to envision a tiger, or possibly a leopard, quietly crouching and preparing to “pounce on” and devour its prey. Do you really think it is possible they have the prey’s … Read more
By Brooke Mirenda, CEO of SEDCO As a Small Business Administration lender, I received notice on Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m., that the SBA has already exhausted its disaster funding for small businesses. This occurred just six days after Hurricane Milton devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast. To be clear, this isn’t the fault of the SBA. … Read more
By Carrie Zeisse, chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Tampa Bay residents are no strangers to hurricane season, despite the area being spared a significant, direct, hit for over a century. This past October, however, a devastating one-two punch hit the region. Hurricane Helene’s storm surge was followed by Milton’s high winds and torrential … Read more
By Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread destruction in our community. Thousands of people have lost everything due to storm surges or flash flooding. The recovery process can be overwhelming, but there is a number you can call to connect to an assortment of helpful resources: 211. 211 is answered … Read more
By Marlene Spalten, President and CEO, Community Foundation Tampa Bay The fall season is a time of reflection, gratitude and generosity. During this season, many are starting to consider their gifts to charitable causes. At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we know that philanthropy is deeply personal. You have your passions and perspectives, and you have … Read more
By Jeremy Friedman, vice president of public relations, Outlyr BELLEAIR, Fla. – Lead with Legacy. For Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam, that phrase encompasses all facets of her career, both on and off the golf course. One of the most decorated golfers in history, Annika rewrote the record books during her 15-year Hall-of-Fame career, amassing over 90 … Read more
Contributed by Frameworks of Tampa Bay Natural disasters, like hurricanes, can be deeply unsettling, especially for children who may not have the emotional vocabulary to express their fears, anxieties and confusion. Guiding your child through acknowledging their feelings and exploring ways to manage them will help build resilience and a sense of security. This can … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of home improvement, where each investment is measured by its impact on property value, wallcoverings emerge as a smarter choice above stone and tile focal walls. Smartly chosen Wallcoverings can harmonize preexisting tile, cabinets and countertops to create a cohesive modernized room. We aren’t talking about your grandmothers’ florals, oh no! … Read more
Melissa Murphy, a partner at Porter Wright, has a passion for helping people. From her days as a beach lifeguard to practicing law, that passion has stayed strong. However, over the last few years, Murphy’s passion has developed into litigating very large, complicated cases, often revolving around restrictive covenant and trade secret law. For her, … Read more
