Awards & Events

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

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

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

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 2025 Apogee Awards, recognizing c-suite executives whose leadership has elevated their companies and the community. Presenting sponsors of the 2025 Apogee Awards include Holland &

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 of the Year Awards honor individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar

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 of the partnership, Stahl & Associates was the largest privately held insurance agency in Florida.  But numbers only tell part of the story. What really

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

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

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 with modern technology, expanded markets and bold acquisitions. Larry remains fully active in the business as a trusted chairman and mentor, offering perspective and strategic

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 outstanding contributions to the region’s economic and social vitality, with honors spanning a range of industries and categories. A record number of nominations were submitted

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 and Spartan Contracting Co. The event was hosted by CAN Community Health. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

  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.  This year’s event raised more than $365,000, in just one hour, to support programs that build emotional intelligence in youth. Highlights included a student drum-circle