It’s a thing my group of friends loves to do, plan Sunday “Fun Days,” in which we let loose, enjoy a relaxed day and, it always starts with brunch. There are plenty of fantastic places to enjoy brunch in the Tampa Bay area, but only one place that is conducive to brunch, a massage or
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After 12 years of leadership, Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of president and chief executive officer for The IRONMAN Group. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the board of directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new CEO, according to a statement. “Being the
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April Grajales is returning to Regions Bank as market executive and commercial banking leader, in Tampa and surrounding communities in Hillsborough County. Grajales originally served Regions in consumer banking and commercial banking roles from 2003 until 2011. She has since gained 12 years of additional financial services experience serving middle-market and multi-national corporations, with roles
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An attorney, a real estate investor and a serial restaurateur walk into a bar … no, this is not the opening of a joke, it’s the reality of the founders of Next Level Brands. The founding team is made up of Joseph Guggino, an attorney and investor, Andrew Wright, founder, chief executive officer and managing
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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) has announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including 18 in Tampa Bay. The individuals advancing in Tampa Bay include: Steve Spenceley, director, business operations Ashlyn VanDenDriessche, manager, manufacturing and distribution Brent Mikkleson, manager, real estate Harry Moses, manager, construction Mark Murphy, director, federal tax strategies Tyler Hernandez, director, state and
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COMPANY STATS Name: Rivero, Gordimer & Company Established: 1983 Top local executive(s): Herman Lazzara, CPA, Managing Partner No. of employees in Tampa Bay: 70 Year it won Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the Year: 2018 When Rivero, Gordimer & Company won the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award, it was a
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International Aerotech Academy, in Lakeland, has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to its FAA 147 certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician training program to become licensed aircraft mechanics. “The program will allow eligible Amazon employees to train and become FAA-licensed airframe and powerplant maintenance professionals at
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Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, a Fort Lauderdale-based Mexican restaurant, plans to open its newest location in Tampa, this month. It will open in the space formerly occupied by Garrison Tavern. With award-winning Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Pablo Salas leading the culinary team, Lona’s arrival in Tampa marks a significant milestone for the restaurant
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She cruises around Clearwater in a Rolls Royce SUV with her custom “FASTer Way teal” interior, she captains her own boat and her family helped to fund the opening of a church. She doesn’t play around with goals or ambition. She’s not bothered by “haters.” She has more than 280,000 social media followers. She’s a
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After six hours in the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth office, five external judges selected a record-breaking 49 finalists for the 2023 Apogee Awards. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Presenting sponsors of the
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Moffitt Cancer Center has formed two subsidiaries and a board of directors to help advance the Speros FL, a global innovation center for science, technology and health care in Pasco County. The Moffitt Lifesciences Campus Management Corporation and the Moffitt Real Estate Holding Corporation, both not-for-profit entities owned by Moffitt, will support the project which
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The day Roy Hellwege, formerly the central Florida president for Lake Michigan Credit Union, agreed to meet with us, he was completely at ease, lighthearted and seemingly content to chat as long as we wanted to. He had nowhere to be that day. Undoubtedly, it was a change of pace from when he was the
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