At Schifino Lee, Women are Blazing Trails & Leading the Charge

Amanda Koenn, Kerry O’Keef, Paola Schifino, Jennifer Ruyle, and Bri Wagner

Princess crown or Viking hat? When Paola Schifino considered those two wardrobe options at a photo shoot for her company’s website, the principal and co-founder of Schifino Lee Advertising & Branding didn’t think twice about which of those iconic headpieces best embodied her go-for-it, voyaging spirit. It was the Viking hat all the way. “It … Read more

Girl Power: Catherine Stempien powers up the Tampa Bay area

Catherine Stempien

Catherine Stempien, Florida state president of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), is proud to lead a company that has a positive impact on people’s lives every day. She points to the fact that Duke Energy powers hospitals, schools, homes, and everything in between, to help customers stay safe and comfortable. However, the company isn’t just concerned … Read more

Hamilton tickets go on sale Friday

Brace yourselves … Hamilton is coming to Tampa! Tickets for the Broadway phenomena will go on sale Friday, November 16 at 9 a.m., the Straz Center announced Tuesday.  Tickets can be purchased through the Straz Center’s Official Ticket Sales Office, in person, online or via the phone. The show runs from February 12 to March 10.  Ticket … Read more

Health care: A fireside chat with Florida Blue’s David Pizzo

David Pizzo, market president for Florida Blue and Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher for Tampa Business & Wealth magazine.

David Pizzo brings a wealth of health care business savvy to Tampa Bay. In his current role as Florida Blue’s market president for the west Florida region, he’s responsible for 14 counties along the gulf coast spanning from Hernando to Collier.  In addition to being responsible for roughly one million members for the state’s largest health insurer, last year he helped bring $4 … Read more