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Video recap: CEO Connect with Holly Tomlin and Ali St. Cyr

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Here are a few scenes from TBBW’s May CEO Connect with Holly Tomlin and Ali St. Cyr from Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate Services.

The event was held at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in downtown Tampa. Presenting sponsors were SouthState Bank and Pbx-Change. TBBW’s AV Sponsor and creator of this video is Diamond View Studios.

Don’t forget to head over to TBBW’s signature event page! We are currently accepting nominations for two new signature awards events happening this fall.

Apogee Award nominations close July 5.

Philanthropist of the Year Award nominations close July 31.

 

Ready for a road trip? AAA reports gas prices in Florida on the decline ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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Florida gas prices are declining as more than 2 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day. AAA is forecasting that the majority of those (1.9 million Floridians) will take a road trip of 50 miles or more. Floridians are currently paying an average price of $2.87 per gallon. That’s 2 cents less than a … Read more

Moss Construction to build second phase of J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach

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Moss Construction has been awarded a contract for the second phase of construction of the J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach. Developed by Dr. Kiran Patel, the 450,000 square foot J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach will include 162 hotel rooms and 36 furnished residential units, according to a statement. The amenities include an elevated 11th floor swimming pool … Read more

20 Questions with Charles Williamson

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Charles Williamson’s experience includes more than 20 years leading, and growing, some of the industry’s most successful institutions. He is an avid CrossFit athlete and an ex-triathlon competitor, as well as a strong supporter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides and teaches those with physical disabilities to use sports gear or equipment. Vault is … Read more

One Liners Sarasota: Architecture Sarasota, Goodwill Manasota and more

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► Sarasota Architectural Foundation and Center for Architecture Sarasota will merge as a single entity to be called Architecture Sarasota and will be led by Anne-Marie Russell as executive director. ► Certified Collectibles Group purchased a 20,809-square-foot standalone office building at 6802 Energy Court, Sarasota, for $4.4 million. ► PGT Innovations, a window and door … Read more

One Liners Polk: Florida Southern College, Bank of Central Florida and more

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► The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence awarded Polk County’s Fleet Management Division with its highest honor, the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence. ► The Miller Planetarium, the final building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, is undergoing a massive restoration on the exterior and, upon completion, will be … Read more

The Good Life: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, Malicious Women Co. and more

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Mickey Mouse Classic Blend from Joffrey’s Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, a Tampa-based coffee roaster that is the official specialty coffee of Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Vacation Club, has launched its newest addition to the Disney Specialty Coffee Collection—the Mickey Mouse Classic Blend, a smooth, medium-roasted blend of 100 percent Arabica … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: The Blake

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The Blake, a new mixed-use high-rise building, is being planned for downtown St Petersburg, at the site of the former Masonic Temple, at 114 Fourth Street S. The project will be built to be LEED Silver certified and will have advanced energy, and safety, innovations designed to appeal to working professional homeowners in a post-coronavirus … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Bayfront Health, KnowBe4 and more

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► St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve $700,000 in funding for the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, which is being designed by New York City-based Huff and Gooden Architects and local firm Wannemacher Jensen Architects. ► Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped St. Petersburg lawyer, and businessman, James Holton for a seat on the … Read more