Tampa accounting firm to add Concannon Miller team members, growing its presence in Tampa and Pennsylvania

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced that Concannon Miller team members will join CLA on November 1, increasing CLA’s Pennsylvania team to more than 330 people and its Florida team to more than 450 people, a statement said. “We take our client’s needs to heart and commit to … Read more

Florida Blue’s local investments in food security programs reaches $16 million mark, over past four years

The Florida Blue Foundation announced a large investment to address food insecurity in Florida with $3.73 million in grants awarded to 10 community-based programs. The latest funding brings the total investment in food security programs, from Florida Blue and its Foundation, to more than $16 million over the last four years, according to a statement. … Read more

Golf tournament date announced for Tampa startup charity that focuses on providing hearing aids to children in need

Sounding Joy, a startup Tampa Bay area charity with a mission to provide hearing aids to local children whose families can’t afford them, has announced its first fundraiser. The Sounding Joy Inaugural Golf Tournament will take place on November 12, at 8:30 am, at Tampa’s Westchase Golf Club. The tournament will feature a shotgun start … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Shumaker, Bank of America and more

► Shumaker Partner Brett Henson has been appointed to the legislative subcommittee co-chair of the Florida Bar real property, probate and trust law sections construction law committee and to the steering committee for Division 1: litigation and dispute resolution of the American Bar Association’s forum on construction law. ► Baldwin Risk Partners, a Tampa-based firm, … Read more

The Business of Wellness

“A well worker is a willing worker,” says Donna St. Louis, vice president of business development, community health and employer engagement for BayCare health System.  St. Louis is a tenured health care professional. She began in the field as a nurse in 1978, eventually moving into more operations and business development roles throughout her career. … Read more

The Good Life: Vdora collection and Josh Rosebrook’s Full Body Collection

Vdora now in the area International Diamond Center is now carrying the Vdora collection. Vdora’s curated collections are designed to mix, match and accessorize in every way, no matter the day or occasion. The brand’s jewelry is designed and crafted with precisions and meticulous attention to detail. “Our inspiration comes from a woman’s bold inner … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Kahwa Coffee Roasters, Hooters and more

► Torchy’s Tacos, an Austin-based fast-casual restaurant, plans to open at 2314 Tyrone Blvd. N. in St. Petersburg, in the space previously occupied by Pollo Tropical. (Pictured above) ► Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg, has named Sherron Rogers as chief financial officer. ► The city of St. Petersburg announced two leadership position … Read more

CLA goes global

This summer, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, which has a presence in Tampa, announced that, together with Evelyn Partners, a wealth management services group in the United Kingdom, formed a new organization, CLA Global Limited (CLA Global). Together, CLA Global network firms CLA and Evelyn Partners, provide services to … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: CBRE, Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research and more

► CBRE signed a 17,455 square foot lease at the Heights Union development located at 2002 N. Tampa St., in Tampa, and will relocate from 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. in the second quarter of 2023 to occupy the entire ground floor, as well as a private 1,500 square foot outdoor space equipped with power, Wi-Fi … Read more