For many sales professionals, June brings vacations, kids home from school, well-deserved time off, inevitable thunderstorms, and a notable dip in activity. Prospects are harder to reach, decision-makers are out of the office and the usual pace of business slows down. But the so-called “summer doldrums” don’t have to mean a loss in momentum, productivity
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Shirl Penney’s story is the kind of American Dream narrative that feels almost too remarkable to be real. Raised in a tiny fishing village by his step-grandfather, Penney’s childhood was defined by struggle. But through his grandfather’s sacrifice, his relentless drive and a belief in the power of education, he built himself into one of
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Brazilian brand Uultis, known for its sustainably crafted modern furniture, will debut its first Tampa Bay showroom, this summer, through a strategic partnership with Annabelle’s Fine Furniture & Interior Design. The new Uultis showroom will be housed under the management of Annabelle’s, which has served the region for over 45 years. In addition to showcasing
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The University of South Florida Board of Trustees re-elected Will Weatherford, as chair, and Mike Griffin, as vice chair, during its June 3 meeting. Both have held their leadership roles since 2021 and will now serve another two-year term. The university is preparing to begin its next presidential search, with Griffin tapped to chair the
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A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay has named one of its five on-campus foster homes the Daisy B. Lay House, honoring the woman who forever changed the life of Fred Lay, a longtime supporter and founding board member of the nonprofit. Lay, the founder and owner of Construction Services Inc., donated more than $500,000 in
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Fathers are hard to shop for. But no one has ever been disappointed with a Rolex. Here are a few options you can find at International Diamond Center, in Clearwater.
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Nearly half a century after first pledging their support, Pat and Charlene Neal have completed a $500,000 gift to New College of Florida, an investment that fulfills a commitment made in 1977. Pat Neal, a former state senator and homebuilder, and Charlene, who briefly served as a New College admissions counselor, pledged to contribute the
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Sports are not just entertainment or a shared pastime. They have profoundly changed lives and families. Justin Papadakis, deputy chief executive officer and chief real estate officer of the United Soccer League, knows this firsthand. Born the son of a Greek immigrant, Papadakis grew up with a love of soccer. Papadakis’ father and uncle,
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News announcements from Hillsborough County.
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Local community leader to step into the role as Tim Marks prepares for retirement.
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Merlin Entertainment announced a $90 million investment to launch a new, first-of-its-kind, indoor roller coaster at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, in Winter Haven, and LEGOLAND California Resort, set to open in 2026. (Photo above) Ready Chapter 1, a Lakeland-based publishing platform startup, named Kenneth Burke, former vice president of marketing at Text Request, as an equity
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