Get to know the Philanthropist of the Year finalists

The Tampa Bay community has no shortage of philanthropists, both large and small. Some roll their sleeves up and help lift heavy boxes, some write checks that help keep an organization’s lights on and some provide valuable knowledge on boards and committees. The companies, and individuals, you are about to read about here do all … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Icon Central, Tampa Bay Watch and more

► Mangosteen, a tropical Asian-inspired restaurant, opened at 656 Central Ave., in St. Petersburg. (rendering above) ► Stoneweg U.S., based in St. Petersburg, announced the sale of Tuscan Reserve Apartments, the company’s first development project located in Palm Coast, with a sales price of $32.75 million. ► Robin and Jack King, owners of Three Birds … Read more

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services expands into Venice market with acquisition

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services, one of the top producing brokerages in Hillsborough County, has acquired Gulf Shores Realty, based in Venice. The partnership will result in a combined 89 agents responsible for $376 million in sales and 783 transactions annually, according to a statement. Tomlin St Cyr, founded in 2016, produced $107 million in sales volume in 2020. … Read more

The Good Life: Memorable corporate gifts from William Dean Chocolates

The intense flavors and stunning presentation make a box of chocolates from William Dean an ideal corporate gift. Your most discriminating clients, vendors and influencers will delight in a unique presentation box that fans out to reveal four layers of delicious art. Exclusive flavors such as crème brulee, matcha with yuzu, pear and ginger and … Read more

Nipesh Shah has ambitions of creating a better world through humility and vigor

Photos by Michael McCoy This is a story of a little boy who was born to a large family in India and had large ambitions for success. After seizing any, and every, opportunity to pursue education, he found himself in the United States … with only a few hundred bucks in his pocket. That little … Read more

UPDATED: Vaco named winner in TBBW’s Halloween spirit contest (PHOTOS)

UPDATE: Vaco Wins! We will be reaching out on information about your prize this week. Congrats! And thank you to everyone who sent it photos! Tampa Bay area businesses began sharing some of their costume photos with Tampa Bay Business & Wealth on Friday. Scroll down to see submissions. More to come! (New photos will … Read more

Join TBBW and Florida Blue for a Virtual Connect

TBBW VIRTUAL EVENT: Resilient Leadership, Managing Mental Health and Morale. Presented by Florida Blue About this event TBBW VIRTUAL EVENT: Resilient Leadership, Managing Mental Health and Morale. Presented by Florida Blue Moderator: David Pizzo, West Florida Market President, Florida Blue PANELISTS: Naakesh (Nick) Dewan, M.D, VP, Behavioral Health, GuideWell Elizabeth Frazier, Executive Director, Lightning Foundation, … Read more

Can you confidently say that you understand cloud computing?

By Christopher J Moyer Sr, founder, president & CEO of SME Solutions Group Most business leaders know the basics and hear “cloud” often. Businesses resist moving from traditional servers to the cloud because they don’t fully understand it. They fear the risks, and costs, of investing in new technology but are unaware of the positive … Read more

Franklin Street names new chief revenue officer

Franklin Street promoted Matt Harrell to chief revenue officer. In this newly created position, Harrell will oversee all aspects of Franklin Street’s growth strategies including business development, mergers and acquisitions, recruiting and sales training. He will also lead the development, and execution, of the firm’s market expansion strategy, which focuses on growing teams, resources and … Read more