Jo-Lynn Brown 
Encore Bank celebrated the opening of its full-service branch, in Tampa, at 2502 N. Rocky Point Dr., Ste. 360. The 5,700 square feet space is on the 3rd floor of the building and there are no teller lines or an automated teller machine. Established in 2019, Encore Bank is a concierge bank based in Little … Read more
The Morean Arts Center, a St. Petersburg-based organization that works to connect people with art through community-oriented art and art education, will hold its annual fundraising event at the center, on February 25. At Iconic: Portrait Edition, portraits of three local icons will be created, live, as nine artists compete head-to-head. Guests will be able … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has named Chris Letsos as the chief executive officer of the organization. Most recently, Letsos was the family well-being director, for the Suncoast region, with the Florida Department of Children and Families. In his role with DCF, he served eleven counties in Southwest Florida, leading the reorganization of … Read more
The Motor Enclave has entered a multi-year partnership with Puff ‘N Stuff Catering to be the exclusive caterer of the 200-acre experiential motorsports venue, in Tampa. The deal will have Puff ‘N Stuff providing a wide variety of food and beverage offerings throughout the venue, including the 37,000 square foot event center, the 2,000 square … Read more
Rondé Barber, the general chair of the Valspar Championship, has been selected for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Tampa Bay area will have a chance to salute Barber at the upcoming Valspar Championship, on March 16. On that day, Tournament patrons will be encouraged to show their support by wearing their … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber hosted their Annual Meeting and Awards Gala at Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa, and honored five of its members. “A strong chamber helps to create a stronger community and, of course, the chamber would not be able to lead in so many areas without the commitment of our members and volunteer leaders,” … Read more
Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm, has finished the construction of Hyde Park House Tampa. Located at 2103 Bayshore Boulevard, the 22-story development has 70 waterfront residences showcasing unobstructed views of Hillsborough Bay and the Tampa skyline. Designed by SB Architects and BDG Architects, in Tampa, with interiors by Decorators … Read more
Tryp Air Charter has added another aircraft to their Pilatus charter fleet. The additional aircraft is a Pilatus PC12-NG, single-engine turbo prop. The Pilatus PC12-NG has one of the best safety ratings, and offers exceptional features, making it a great choice for business or pleasure travel, according to a statement. The aircraft cruises at 28,000 … Read more
Amy Martinez-Monfort is owner and chief executive officer of Tampa Laundry Co. She is a Florida native who attended Florida State University for her undergraduate degree and the University of Florida for law school. She practiced law with Carlton Fields, in Tampa, before beginning a career in sales and marketing with Eli Lilly. In 2015, … Read more
How Rick Brandt used acquisitions and a Tampa headquarters to scale a family ag business into a global company.
