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What does “apogee” mean? That’s a question we have heard a lot since we began seeking nominations for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s first signature event. Simply put, the apogee is the highest point of development in something. If your career was a mountain, the top of it is the apogee. These awards were created

IT Authorities, a Tampa-based managed service provider and managed security service provider, recently announced that it has been acquired by WidePoint Corp. (NYSE American: WYY), a publicly-traded company that provides trusted mobility solutions, telecom lifecycle management, and access, and identity management services to government entities and Fortune 100 companies. WidePoint serves the Department of Defense,

Scott Fink has come a long way, in a lot of ways. He was raised in the projects of Brooklyn, New York, and through what he calls “being opportunistic,” has amassed an auto empire here in the Tampa Bay area—the Fink Auto Group. Fink Auto Group includes Genesis of New Port Richey, Volkswagen of New

Tampa-based Morgan Auto Group has reached an agreement to acquire Reeves Import Motorcars, also based in Tampa. The acquisition is the largest in Morgan Automotive’s history and doubles its footprint in the luxury market, according to Brett Morgan, CEO of Morgan Auto Group (pictured above). In a recent mailing to Reeves customers the Reeves family

Mandolas Italian Kitchen has opened in Carrollwood, at 14703 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. It’s the second location and follows the successful opening of Florida’s first-ever location in Riverview in 2020. The Carrollwood location has close to 8,000 square feet, with a seating capacity of 185 guests.  Customers order from a menu board and select

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 41st Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, at Armature Works, Thursday night. The winners were: Outstanding Business Leader Rolfe G. Arnhym, Vistage Florida/Arnhym & Associates Startup Category Tampa Bay Business & Wealth 5-20 Category Decker Therapy Services 21-50 Category Gulf Tile Distributors of Florida 51-250

CEOs in Schools is looking for Tampa Bay area executives to spend a day away from the office and step into the classroom. On November 5, executives will have the opportunity to work side by side with principals, teachers and staff in applying successful business practices that enable local schools to thrive. The Hillsborough Education

By Ashley Thompson & Brad Berzins General Overview – Florida In recent years, Florida has proven itself as an ideal place to live, work and play. With no personal income tax, exceptional year-round weather, world-class sports teams and so much more it is no wonder Florida has seen an influx of businesses relocating their headquarters

Ocean prime | 2205 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa As an upscale dining establishment, Ocean Prime checks every box. The location, adjacent to International Plaza in Tampa, teams with well-heeled clientele. The bar near the lobby is impeccably lit, cozy and offers exclusive spirits, signature cocktails and an impressive selection of wine, like the 2019 Caymus

By Randi Aileen Press and the Lifestyle Magazine staff The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers

Embarc Collective, a startup hub in Tampa, announced that it is now home to 100 member startups, making it the fastest-growing startup hub in the state of Florida, according to a press statement. The hub launched in March of 2019, with 25 member companies working virtually. It expanded to 49 members after it opened its

To help commemorate Hard Rock International’s 50th anniversary, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated $500,000 to Tampa Bay area charities. Fifty area charities received $10,000, each, during a reception on September 8, inside Hard Rock Event Center. The charities are listed below.  The total $500,000 donation comes on the heels of Seminole Hard