Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay will mark its 60th anniversary with a celebration on March 6, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa, recognizing individuals who helped shape the organization. The event will honor business and community leaders as Diamond Laureates, recognizing their contributions to financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship education for students in
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Bank of America has named Michael Esposito as president of its Tampa Bay market, succeeding Bill Goede, who retired in December, after 35 years with the company. Esposito, who joined Bank of America in 1994, has held leadership roles in Retail Banking, Preferred Banking and Merrill. He most recently served as national performance executive for
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After spending the summer in a temporary space, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has officially moved into its new office. The first-floor office, located in the Mercury Insurance building, in Clearwater, was completely gutted and reimaged. TBBW collaborated with several local businesses to design the custom space including Tampa-based Spartan Contracting. It
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Ikonic Yachts Ikonic Yachts has unveiled the Wallypower58, a 17.3-meter yacht emphasizing performance and design. The vessel features a glass-and-carbon dome, wrap-around glazing and spacious deck areas that connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Powered by three Volvo Penta IPS 800 engines, the yacht achieves a cruising speed of 32 knots and a top speed of
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Tim Marks never imagined he would become the chief executive officer of Metropolitan Ministries. An electrical engineer by trade and a corporate sales director by success, he spent the first half of his career far removed from the world of nonprofits. “Anyone can make a difference in a nonprofit,” Marks says during a candid interview,
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It’s a tale as old as the 2000s: boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, and circumstances keep them apart—but only temporarily. Much like a Valentine’s Day Hallmark movie, the pair grows up, reunites and finds their forever with each other. Together, they build a St. Petersburg-based beer empire—one the entire community falls
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Tim Marks, president and chief executive officer of Metropolitan Ministries, will step down later this year, marking the nonprofit’s first leadership transition in nearly two decades. Marks, who has led the organization since 2006, announced his decision to retire by the end of 2025. The nonprofit’s board of directors has been planning the transition since
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Evara Health Foundation has named Bill Merchant as its executive director. He brings more than 10 years of fundraising experience to the organization. “I am truly honored to join the Evara Health Foundation and contribute to its transformative impact on our community,” says Merchant. Merchant adds he was drawn to Evara Health because of its
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has completed more than $65 million in renovations, including nearly 350 new slot machines, a revamped buffet and updates to 240 smoke-free hotel rooms. The Fresh Harvest Buffet has reopened, offering six live-action kitchens with themes such as American, Italian and international cuisine. The return of the buffet
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The 14th annual Cars & Couture Collector’s Gala is scheduled for Feb. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Motor Enclave. Hosted by entrepreneur Nick Friedman, this year’s gala will feature a lineup of rare and exotic vehicles, live entertainment from the Bay Kings Band, and a fashion showcase, from designers Pamela Roehm and
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The Bank of Tampa has appointed Frank Territo as its chief of staff and director of investor relations. In his new role, Territo will join the bank’s executive committee and assume enterprise-wide responsibilities, according to an announcement from Corey Neil, the bank’s president and chief executive officer. “This new position reflects Frank’s exceptional contributions to
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Food lovers and philanthropists should mark their calendars for a culinary competition and community impact night at the 2025 Tampa Bay Food Fight, scheduled for Feb. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Amalie Arena. Now in its eighth year, the event brings together Tampa Bay’s top chefs in a culinary showdown to support Metropolitan
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