Jo-Lynn Brown 
If there were a functioning crystal ball, it would have come in handy this time last year. The next best thing is talking to experts and asking their perspective, from experience, what can be expected in months ahead. Fortunately, TBBW knew who to ask. In their own words, here are some forecasts from some of … Read more
When Kamala Harris gave her acceptance speech in November, for vice president, she recounted words her mother had told her, “You may be the first to do many things but make sure you’re not the last.” This quote rang close to home to Ambee Stephens, CEO of the EmpowHERment Community Center, a nonprofit organization based … Read more
It all started as a hobby in her own, small, apartment kitchen. Jordann Amatea had started the Paleo diet and needed to find something to sate her sweet tooth cravings. At age 30 she is CEO of Base Culture, based in Clearwater, a massive healthy baked goods empire that stretches to 10,000 retail stores with … Read more
One of the best new attractions in the United States is right here in the Tampa Bay area. The St. Petersburg Pier was ranked no. 2 in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards for best new attractions in 2020. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, in Colorado Springs, took the top spot. The top … Read more
It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and, for most of us, it holds a special significance this year. Whether you decide to venture out, wearing your mask and socially distancing, or you order takeout, here are some ways to celebrate. First Night St. Petersburg 2021 (Virtual Event) First Night St. Pete’s Annual New Year’s … Read more
While many are keeping their holiday celebrations smaller than normal this year, it’s another great opportunity to take the day off from your kitchen and let someone else do the cooking. It’s been a hard year for the restaurant industry and they would certainly be thankful for the support. Here are some of the local … Read more
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, a former ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre, have purchased a home in The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch for $1,980,000. The Mark Rutenburg estate is situated on a .35-acre peninsula surrounded by lake views. The couple chose to home to be close to Hamrick’s … Read more
ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay President, Gwynn Davey, was elected as president of the board for Voices for Children of Tampa Bay. Davey has served on the Voices for Children board for the past year and a half and will begin her two-year term at the start of the new year. Voices for Children’s mission is … Read more
►The Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex opened a 144-acre park east of the Hollis Cancer Center, in north Lakeland, as the city’s first outdoors recreation complex with an aquatic theme. (Pictured above) ►HomeCourt, a restaurant invested in by retired NBA player Tracy McGrady, is opening at 3615 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland. ►Florida Polytechnic University made … Read more
A taste of Disney at home Bring the magical tastes home with the Walt Disney World Resort Coffee Trio Gift Set. This set includes Kona Blend, served at Disney’s Polynesian Resort; Flying Fish Café, served at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort and Victoria & Albert’s, served at the AAA Five Diamond Award restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian … Read more
