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The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect

At TBBW’s CEO Connect, Frank Fiume shared how he built i9 Sports into a national franchise and redefined success after the sale.

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Frank Fiume and Bridgette Bello smiling together as Fiume holds the TBBW magazine featuring his cover story
Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means

Neen James transforms luxury from a status symbol into a leadership strategy rooted in intention and attention.

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Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.
Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community

Gary Hartfield shares his perspective on Tampa leadership, service and the community challenges shaping the region’s future.

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Gary Hartfield holds Tampa Bay Business & Wealth cover at CEO Connect.
Exclusive: TBBW celebrates 2025 Apogee Award winners

More than 550 guests gathered at Armature Works to celebrate the winners of TBBW’s 2025 Apogee Awards. (Photos added, keep scrolling) TBBW honored the region’s top business leaders during the

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TBBW presents the finalists for the Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025

Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025. (Individual slides for sharing below) The Philanthropists

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CEO Connect recap: Bob Stahl talks about legacy and company culture

Robert “Bob” Stahl founded Stahl & Associates, in 1983. Fast forward to 2023, the company became part of Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance firms. At the time

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Apogee 2025 IMPACT Award: Brad Oleshansky

Founder & CEO
The Motor Enclave
Walk-up song: “Don’t Stop Believing’” by Journey

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Apogee 2025 ICON Award: Bob Buckhorn

Executive Vice President & Principal, U.S. Cities Practice
Shumaker Advisors
Walk-up song: “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen

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CEO Connect recap with Larry and Brett Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group

As Morgan Auto Group looks toward the future, father and son remain in lockstep about what comes next. Brett is firmly at the helm as chief executive officer, pushing forward

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On the Scene: South Tampa Chamber Honors 2025 Business of the Year winners (PHOTOS)  

The South Tampa Chamber celebrated the achievements of local businesses and leaders during its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, held at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The annual event recognized

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Bob Stahl (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Robert “Bob” Stahl, of Stahl & Associates, in Clearwater. Sponsors of the evening included Raymond James, Susan Terry Foundation

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On the Scene: Frameworks’ 2025 Head & Heart Luncheon (PHOTOS)

  Nearly 600 community members, educators, donors and civic leaders came together for Frameworks of Tampa Bay’s 14th Annual Head & Heart Luncheon, an afternoon of inspiration, celebration and impact. 

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