How Bianca Burrows expanded her art scene in a unique way 

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Custom art is one of those luxuries, sometimes small and sometimes large, but always meaningful. BB Art’s custom, handmade bottles are often described as “the gift for the person who has everything.” Each bottle is a unique work of art, designed with a personal touch. Bianca Burrows, a mixed media artist based in Tampa, is the … Read more

BayCare expands leadership with three new CMOs

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BayCare Health System has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents and chief medical officers to its leadership team. Dr. Anand Nayee, Dr. Megan Tirone and Dr. Ruvan Wickramasinghe assumed their roles effective Jan. 5, guiding the medical care across the organization’s 16 hospitals. The appointments come in response to leadership retirements and a … Read more

Bank of Tampa names new board chairman

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The Bank of Tampa has appointed G. Robert Blanchard Jr. as chairman of its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding James L. Ferman Jr., who served for more than 26 years and will remain on the board as a director. Blanchard, a board member since 1997, is president of WRB Enterprises and a … Read more

Bake More Pies adds industry veteran as chief marketing officer

Bake More Pies, a Tampa-based digital marketing agency, has appointed David Capece as its chief marketing officer. According to a statement, the move is part of the agency’s effort to expand its capabilities and improve services for mid-sized businesses and large, established companies. Capece brings extensive experience in marketing leadership, including roles at INC 5000 … Read more

Hillsborough County tourism revenue tops $1 billion for consecutive third year

Hillsborough County’s tourism and hospitality industry surpassed $1 billion in hotel taxable revenue, in 2024, marking the third consecutive year the county has reached this milestone, according to Visit Tampa Bay. Through November, the county recorded $1,052,883,894 in hotel taxable revenue, fueled by record-breaking performance during the fall. November alone generated more than $100 million … Read more

Denver-based lobbying firm opens Tampa office

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has announced the opening of its new office in Tampa, marking the firm’s 13th location nationwide. The expansion strengthens Brownstein’s strategic alliance with Rubin, Turnbull & Associates, a Florida-based lobbying firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tallahassee. Melissa Kuipers Blake, a shareholder in Brownstein’s Government Relations practice, will lead … Read more