Gov. DeSantis taps law firms for military pro bono initiative

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis selected four law firms with a Tampa Bay area presence to participate in a new initiative Lawyers Assisting Warriors, or LAW. The LAW initiative will draw from the talent of the firms to provide pro bono legal services for military members. The law firms designated by the governor include Gunster, Greenberg … Read more

Veteran Technology Executive Joins Source 1 Solutions

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Sean Parkinson, a seasoned veteran in the executive level technology space, has joined Source 1 Solutions, based in Clearwater. Parkinson, previously in retirement, spent his career working for international companies like Siemens, Vodafone, T-Systems, and Orange Business Services. As a global technology executive, he led geographically dispersed business development and production teams in France, the … Read more

Council Oak’s Wine-Pairing Dinners

If you haven’t visited Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino yet, you’re missing out. One great way to get that exclusive, chef-inspired, experience is to visit during one of their hosted wine pairing dinners. Everything from the décor to the music is on brand and luxurious. The intimate … Read more

Janet Echelman’s Bending Arc

Janet Echelman, renowned across the globe for her aerial net sculptures, has finished her design of a new installation in the St. Petersburg Pier District. Her sculptures are known for transforming open spaces and creating inviting places where people can relax, reflect and enjoy nature. Her installations have appeared around the world. Among them: the … Read more

TD Bank names commercial market president for Central Florida

Peter Meyer has been named TD Bank market president—commercial for Central Florida. In his new role, Meyer will be responsible for the strategic growth and oversight of all commercial and small business banking activities in the metro Orlando and Tampa regions. He will be reporting to Nick Miceli, TD Bank’s regional president of Florida, and … Read more

New Building at Sunset Pointe

At Sunset Pointe at Collany Key, in Tierra Verde, Building 4 has broken ground. The development will have four buildings upon completion. Buildings 1 and 2 are sold out. Building 3 is under construction. The gated waterfront community, on a deed-restricted island, provides expansive waterfront views within a natural setting.  

Vick Tipnes is Driven By Success and Freedom

Vick Tipnes is driven by success, but to him, success means nothing if you don’t have freedom. “There are people that have a lot of money, but they’re not successful because they do not have freedom. There’s no success in being chained to a business or a career that you don’t love and have purpose … Read more

Startup Ventures on the Verge

Bridge Angels is a new feature in Tampa Bay Business & Wealth highlighting individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but might otherwise go … Read more

One Liners Pinellas

►Shorecrest Preparatory School received an anonymous $2 million gift for its Transform campaign, which is the largest in the school’s history. ►The Greater St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation partnered with CareerEdge to develop a website, stpeteworkforce.com, to list workforce-related resources available to employers in the greater St. Petersburg area. ►Bankers Insurance Group, a St. … Read more