Jo-Lynn Brown 
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 atmosphere. The leaders of two of the biggest economic drivers in the community are strolling along the riverfront, coffees in hand. There are plenty of … Read more
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 safe, welcoming space, this community center embarked on a new journey, doing their part to help women rise through support services, support groups, empowerment workshops … Read 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 TJM Properties acquired Thrive Coworking, at 136 Fourth St. N., in downtown St. Petersburg, adding to its portfolio of commercial, multifamily, hospitality and senior living … Read more
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 bank’s Tampa headquarters. Most recently, Shukur headed up BBVA USA’s West Florida Market, having founded it in 2013. BBVA was recently acquired by PNC. “I … Read 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 included in the guide.) ► Construction management firm Barton Malow Builders named Scott Kulczar project executive for the Tampa office. ► Judith Lisi, president and … Read more
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 on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”14971,14972,14973,14974,14975″]
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 pay for it. So, he slept in his car outside of campus for three weeks, looking for work and trying to figure out how to … Read more
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 experience includes club development, regional management, sales and operations. He started in the fitness industry by selling club memberships and cleaning gyms. In 1997, Scrimale … Read more
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.) The unofficial TBBW holiday party was a sold-out event and even had an appearance of Santa! Thank you to our presenting sponsors Encore Bank and … Read more
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, United States Air Force veteran and a military spouse. She previously was executive vice president of human capital and strategy at Quiet Professionals. “Inviting Kishima … Read more
