Inside the Gonzmarts’ Plan to Carry Columbia Forward Ahead
A look back at our June 2023 cover story, revisiting the Gonzmart family and the legacy that helped define Tampa’s dining scene.
The five Galati siblings, along with their children, are paving the way for Galati Yachts’ future
The Galati family relocated from Westchester, New York, to Hollywood, Florida, in the late 1960s. The matriarch of the Galati family, Anna Maria, was pregnant with the youngest of her five children. Michael Galati, the patriarch of the family, didn’t want to raise his children in New York and had always loved being near the … Read more
From spinning records to turning deals
By 15 years old, Jorge Brea had already won a contest that led to him having one of his songs released commercially, via vinyl. It was a remix of an original song by an artist named DJ 43, entitled “No Tears.” There’s a distinction, he makes. He was making music, not “playing” music. Brea began … Read more
Lisa Holland is piloting Sheltair through the highs and lows
Lisa Holland is intentional in how she describes her role at Sheltair, as chief executive officer and president, yes. But it’s still her parents’ business, not hers. “It’s very much a family business. I work for a salary, just like everyone else there,” she says. This is the way Holland speaks about many things. Frank, … Read more
How Rick Brandt scaled a family business into a global brand
How Rick Brandt used acquisitions and a Tampa headquarters to scale a family ag business into a global company.
The CEO of Valor Capital has big visions for projects in Tampa Bay
It’s not the first time we’ve heard this part of the story. In fact, it’s becoming quite the theme. Someone visits the Tampa Bay area, falls in love and, down the road, decides to plant roots and start a business here. Moises Agami is another chief executive officer to have such a story. Born in … Read more
The truth, trials and triumphs of Carrie Charles
Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual and physical violence and suicide. It could be triggering for some. Here are a few things to know about Carrie Charles. She’s a tough cookie, as resilient as they come. She likes to laugh and takes great pleasure in making others do the same. Her comedic timing … Read more
A Tampa CEO’s ‘ideal’ solution to an imperfect process
Raise your hand if you think the home buying and -selling process is a headache. Ever stayed where you were for too long because the thought of enduring the move and all the “moving” parts that go with it was just too daunting? That’s where Ideal Agent comes in. The Tampa-based company, established by Steve … Read more
The many roads that led Brad Oleshansky to the Tampa Bay area
Brad Oleshansky has many stories to tell. He’s had more careers than most. He went to film school, law school, represented Los Angeles rappers in the 1990s, when absolutely nothing was happening in the industry during that time. West Coast versus East Coast. It was a thing. He worked for Disney and Simon Marketing, which … Read more
Richard Forsyth’s vision aims to beautify America and the world
Walking onto Richard Forsyth’s six-acre property takes you back to old-time Florida. Right off Bayshore Boulevard, the property sits on Tampa Bay, the body of water not the often referred to term the region, and has plenty of green land, moss coverings and banyan trees. It’s quite picturesque. As is Forsyth’s family and life. Fitting … Read more