Call for nominations! TBBW launches Up & Comers special section

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth is launching a special, quarterly section dedicated to Up & Comers in the Tampa Bay region. Do you have a superstar on your team that deserves recognition but has been frustrated by other programs out there? Retaining great team members in the great resignation has become challenging, particularly in the

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Exclusive: TBBW presents the finalists for the Apogee Awards 2022

Three external judges have selected 25  finalists for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s 2022 Apogee Awards program. Judging took place at the University Club, in Tampa. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Our judges

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On the Scene: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux celebrates grand opening at Midtown Tampa (PHOTOS)

Local officials and founder of Walk-On’s Sports, Brandon Landry, gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest restaurant to open at Midtown Tampa. Over the weekend, Walk-On’s charitable partner, Feeding Tampa Bay, raised more than $12,050.00. This restaurant marks its 8th location in Florida and the second in the Tampa Bay area. The other

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COO of Tampa Bay nonprofit has high hopes for Miss Florida crown and helping others

Kristin Tomasello, chief operating officer of the nonprofit Remarkable Reasons, based in Palm Harbor, is preparing for the Miss Florida competition this Saturday, June 25. As the current Miss South Florida, she already wears a crown, but has ambition for a few more. First Miss Florida, then Miss America. All the while, it’s her commitment

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Architecture and design firm Choeff Levy Fischman opens Tampa Office

Miami-based Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design has opened a Tampa office, at 2023 W. Platt Street, Suite 104. The firm is known for designing luxury, waterfront single-family homes in South Florida for executives, celebrities and professional athletes such as Giovani Bernard, Asdrúbal Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez, according to a statement. Choeff Levy Fischman has

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Father’s Day gift ideas from designer brands

Holidays have a habit of creeping up on us. With that in mind, in case you forgot, Father’s Day is this Sunday. You’re welcome. While it’s the thought that counts, if the dad in your life has finer tastes, luxury brands have shared their gift guides to help with ideas. Here are some of our

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Tampa Bay Bowl announces Reliaquest as title sponsor (PHOTOS)

The Tampa Bay Bowl announced Reliaquest as its title sponsorship, changing its name to Reliaquest Bowl. The announcement was made today at a live press conference at the Tampa Marriott Waterside. “Reliaquest is a leader in cybersecurity and a key business leader in the Tampa Bay region,” said Troy Atlas, the Bowl Association chairman. “This

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The Good Life: Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire

With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire, the Nyon watchmaker unveils an exclusive version of synthetic sapphire, a world-first, and a completely new color in the field of fine watchmaking: translucent purple. This new purple tint is a composite made of aluminum oxide and chrome. By combining a traditional complication (the tourbillon) with

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LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is Naples’ sleepy secret (PHOTOS)

One of the benefits of living in Florida is that you can leave your “home” paradise for a new, different, paradise when the mood strikes you, easily. And you only need a few hours to do so. With that in mind, Naples presents a wonderful option. Only 2½ hours south of Tampa Bay, you’ll find

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The Ellison men of EWI Construction talk family, business and more

The dictionary definition of a father is as follows: one who loves, supports, guides, encourages and inspires his child or children. Sam Ellison, patriarch of the Ellison family, checks all those boxes and more. His eldest son, Casey Ellison, established EWI Construction, in Tampa, in 2007. His younger son, Cory, joined big brother as the

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2023 Tampa Bay Bowl to kickoff January 2 at noon

The Tampa Bay Bowl Game will be played on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and telecast nationally on ESPN2 TV. The Bowl will match teams from the SEC vs either the Big Ten or ACC. The game also generates tens of millions of dollars

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Tommy Del Zoppo assumes role of CEO at New Hotel Collection

Tommy Del Zoppo, one of the founders of New Hotel Collection, has assumed the role of chief executive officer of the company, which is currently working on a major expansion of the historic Cordova Inn, in downtown St. Petersburg. Del Zoppo, who previously served as chief investment officer for New Hotel Collection, succeeds Alex Hodges

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