The Kings of the Ports

It’s a sunny morning in downtown Tampa. The weather has begun to shift from the oppressive heat the Tampa Bay area experiences most of the year to a breezy, humid-free

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On the Scene: EmpowHERment celebrates one-year anniversary (PHOTOS)

The EmpowHERment Community Center celebrated its one-year anniversary. While founded just four years ago, EmpowHERment opened a physical center last year, during the pandemic. In the effort to provide a

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One Liners Pinellas: Crunch Fitness, MarineMax and more

► The Crane, a casual steak and seafood restaurant/cocktail bar, is planned for the former Wig Villa space, at 575 Central Ave., in downtown St. Petersburg. (Pictured above)  ► Pinellas-based

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First American Bank appoints former BBVA top executive to lead West Florida Market

Kevin Shukur has been named West Florida Market president for First American Bank. Effective immediately, Shukur will lead the West Florida corporate banking team and provide full-service banking from the

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One Liners Hillsborough: GTE Financial, United Way Suncoast and more

► Michelin and Visit Florida announced the expansion of The Michelin Guide, with editions for Miami, Orlando and Tampa. (Pictured above: Andrea Gonzmart, of the Columbia Restaurant Group, which is

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On the Scene: Cars & Couture (PHOTOS)

The Cars & Couture 007 Edition was held at Mahaffey Theater, in St. Petersburg. The event raised funds for Autism Speaks and The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts.  [image_slider_no_space

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The Long Game: Danny Persaud’s persistence, and patience, pays off

It’s like the internet meme of where it started and where it ended up. Danny Persaud had dreams of attending Florida State University but he didn’t have a way to

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Crunch Fitness franchisee names new CEO

CR Fitness, Crunch Fitness’ largest franchisee, has named Tony Scrimale as its chief executive officer. Scrimale has more than 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. His

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On the Scene: CEO Connect with Joy Gendusa (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its CEO Connect with PostcardMania’s Joy Gendusa at the private estate of Taylor and Sonya Ranker. (Click through the gallery below to see photos.)

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Action Zone names executive director

Action Zone, an entrepreneur support organization that serves military community members in establishing, or growing, their businesses, has named Kishima Garcia as its new executive director. Garcia is an entrepreneur,

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ProVise announces new CEO

ProVise Management Group named Eric Ebbert as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Ray Ferrara, who is the founder of ProVise and was the previous CEO, will remain as executive chair

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CEO Council of Tampa Bay’s incoming chair shares vision for 2022

When Ed Ellsasser steps into his new role as chairman of CEO Council of Tampa Bay, in January, he will have his hands full. After all, outgoing Chair Hugh Campbell,

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