How Trevor Burgess keeps winning, even when the waters may seem rough
He’s known as the “first” in a lot of publications and while he feels pride to hold such a label, he doesn’t let it define him or his business achievements – but that’s where the real story is. His determination, his intelligence and his exceptional ability to see a better way to do things is
Great Places and Spaces: Coquina Cabanas (RENDERINGS)
Coquina Cabanas, a 13-unit townhome community, has been proposed for 3850 Pompano Drive, St. Petersburg. Coquina Cabanas townhomes will feature a split-level layout, with three stories. The units will have three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms with nearly 2,500 square feet of living space. Pricing for the homes is reported to start at
20 Questions with Linda Olson
Linda Olson, is the chief executive officer and founder of Tampa Bay Wave, an accelerator that has supported 480 startups since 2013. Collectively, these startups have raised more than $760 million and have created more than 4,400 jobs. To date, Olson has raised $14 million from sponsors, donors, foundations and various grants. Olson began her
Mansions on the Market: Modern island estate (PHOTOS)
List price: $3,475,000 Address: 654 Snug Is, Clearwater Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3,560 square feet Details: This Island Estates home has an open concept floorplan, enhanced by contemporary design throughout, and is a Smart Home, illuminated by natural light in every room. Picture windows bring the outside in and showcase the surrounding
20 Questions with Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill is president and chief executive officer at Windsor Capital, which has offices located in Los Angeles, Tampa and London. After attending the University of Florida, Cahill began her career with Chemical Bank, in New York, transitioning from traditional listed securities portfolio management to institutional private company investment banking, with Alliance Capital. Before joining
How Steve Frey created the ‘Airbnb for Business’ and his plans to bring the offering directly to consumers
Steve Frey has had a ‘meh’ opinion of the corporate world from an early age. He watched his father, after many years with an employer, experience a layoff and it stuck with him. This inspired him to want to be an entrepreneur and not rely on corporate America to take care of him and his
Mansions on the Market: Rosemary Arts & Design District Condo (PHOTOS)
Address: 1350 Fifth St., No. 301, Sarasota List price: $1.85 million Specs: 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,928 square feet Details: This condo is in the Rosemary Arts & Design District. Enjoy easy access to trendy cafes, restaurants, art galleries, cultural venues and more, all within walking distance from your home. You can also
RG&Co. reflects on its Small Business of the Year Win
COMPANY STATS Name: Rivero, Gordimer & Company Established: 1983 Top local executive(s): Herman Lazzara, CPA, Managing Partner No. of employees in Tampa Bay: 70 Year it won Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the Year: 2018 When Rivero, Gordimer & Company won the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award, it was a
How Amanda Tress started a movement and created a FASTer way to the millionaire club
She cruises around Clearwater in a Rolls Royce SUV with her custom “FASTer Way teal” interior, she captains her own boat and her family helped to fund the opening of a church. She doesn’t play around with goals or ambition. She’s not bothered by “haters.” She has more than 280,000 social media followers. She’s a
Mansions on the Market: La Hacienda Del Cielo (PHOTOS)
Address: 33642 Blanton Road, Dade City List price: $19 million Specs: 5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 3 half bathrooms DetaiIls: At $19 million this private, custom-built estate in Dade City is the highest-priced listing in Pasco County. Located at 33642 Blanton Road, and named La Hacienda Del Cielo by the owners, the home is approximately 10,000
Great Places and Spaces: Cordova Inn breaks ground on expansion property (UPDATED RENDERINGS)
The Cordova Inn, at 253 2nd Ave. N., in downtown St. Petersburg, celebrated its groundbreaking. The new construction will be five stories tall and sits next to the original hotel. It will bring the Cordova Inn’s total rooms to 97, when complete. There are also plans for a restaurant on the first floor and a
20 Questions with Danny Cooper
Executive Director, Gracepoint Foundation Danny Cooper leads, and directs, all day-to-day activities of the Foundation including all fundraising and events conducted by the Foundation. Gracepoint Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of mental health conditions and remove the stigma associated with mental health. In doing so, the Foundation raises critical financial support for the operations of
