ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay president selected as chairwoman for Women in Leadership Conference

ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay President, Gwynn Davey, was selected as chairwoman of the 8th annual Florida Bankers Association Women in Leadership Conference, to be held December 2-3, 2021 in Orlando. “After three postponements, we are thrilled to finally host the 8th Annual Women in Leadership Conference later this year,” said Davey, in a statement. “This … Read more

New international signature event announced for Labor Day Weekend

In April, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman announced that his city was chosen as the venue to host, yet another, event. P1 Motorsport Races is hosting the St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix during Labor Day weekend. It’s been five years in the making. Don’t let the words “Grand Prix” throw you. The race has nothing … Read more

The Good Life: Faceplant Dreams and Humanity Wine Co.

Faceplant Dreams Faceplant Dreams, based in Ybor City, is an apparel company that offers sleepwear, bedding and more to create comfort. The company also is dedicated to giving back with every Faceplant product purchased. Between monetary and product donations, Faceplant Dreams commits a minimum of 3% of its bottom line back into the Tampa Bay … Read more

One Liners Polk: Publix, Aspyre Properties and more

► The Explorations V Children’s Museum, at 109 N. Kentucky Ave. in Lakeland, will change its name to the Florida Children’s Museum, effective when it opens its new 47,800 square feet at Bonnet Springs Park in mid-2022. (Rendering above) ► Steven Pacheco, a 34-year veteran of the Lakeland Police Department, was promoted from captain to … Read more

On the Scene: MarineMax donates Habitat for Humanity home (PHOTOS)

For the fourth year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County to present a deserving Tampa Bay area family a new home in Pinellas Park. As an added surprise, Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron’s and Cigna chipped in to fully furnish and stock the home with food and … Read more

CEO Connect: The Dugout Mugs duo share lessons learned (PHOTOS)

Randall Thompson, president and founder of Dugout Mugs and the mastermind behind the wildly successful product of the same name, came up with the idea while coaching at Florida Institute of Technology. Kris Dehnert is CEO and partner of Dugout Mugs Dugout Mugs made about $60,000 in its first six months. After Thompson brought Dehnert … Read more

The evolution of luxury real estate marketing

Justine Simoni walked into the Mountain Life Properties of Landmark office with the intent to discuss buying a home in the western North Carolina mountains. By the end of the meeting, she not only agreed to have the team represent her for this effort, but also walked out with a new agent for her Gulf … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Kahwa Coffee, Bayfront Health and more

► Bayfront Health St. Petersburg plans to demolish a building at 1800 66th St., in St. Petersburg, to build a new emergency room and medical pavilion. (Pictured above) ► Raymond James Financial, in St. Petersburg, agreed to acquire Cebile Capital, a private fund placement agent and secondary market adviser to private equity firms. ► Amanda … Read more

20 Questions with Jeff Scott

Named the fifth head coach in University of South Florida football history in 2019, Jeff Scott was one of the most respected coordinators and recruiters in the nation when he took over the Bulls program. Having served as the co-offensive coordinator at Clemson since 2015 and as a member of the Tigers’ football staff at … Read more