Tucked away, in a little shopping center near the bedroom community of Safety Harbor, is an unassuming place called the Little Lamb Gastropub. By the name of the place, you might think it’s a bar that serves the kind of food you’d find in most bars. The space is unassuming, with wood tables and an … Read more
The year was 2008. A young couple in Bradenton, who had met while working in the mortgage industry, was about to hit rock bottom. As the United States real estate bubble burst, so did theirs. Amber Duncan found herself in a humiliating situation. She was in line to get her Women, Infants and Children’s card. … Read more
This virtual connect panel was a conversation on generating wealth and stabilizing costs.
Moderated by: Bridgette Bello, CEO and Publisher, TBBW
Panelists:
Ron Wainwright, Tax Partner and National Leader Credits/Accounting Methods, Cherry Bekaert
John Littler, National Director CPA Alliance, TriNet
Brooke Evans, CEO and Founder, CFO Alliance
Jay Clark, Managing Director, LCG Advisors
Presented by LCG Advisors, TriNet, CFO Alliance and Cherry Bekaert
It is nice to be on the privileged side of the velvet rope for a change. When the National Football League released the 2020 regular-season schedule in May, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers found themselves with five primetime games. That is the maximum a team can play. Thank you, Tom Brady. The March signing of the … Read more
For the month of August, Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, on St. Pete Beach, is featuring “Fido Sliders.” The mini burgers are an entrée add-on for guests that dine with their dogs. The burgers cost $3 through August 31. In addition, the restaurant is doing a month-long Yappy Hour with $4 well drinks and $5 … Read more
Steve Griggs’ first question to a recent interviewer was, “How are you and your family doing?” This interview took place in June. The day before the Lightning practice arena reopened after three members of the team tested positive for COVID-19. Yet, his first question was to ask about the family of someone he had never … Read more
The Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound by Margaritaville has opened at 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The six-story, 123-room hotel is inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett and sure to be a draw for Parrotheads and regular “heads” alike. The hotel features water views from every room with balconies and two places to wine, or margarita, … Read more
Rondé Barber is a Super Bowl champion, and five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, who spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting multiple records along the way. Revered for his “ironman” status, Barber holds the league record for consecutive starts by a cornerback at 209, and by a defensive back at 224, … Read more
Vincent Jackson is probably known to most as a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver. What they may not know is that he owns five restaurants. Two in San Diego, one in Las Vegas, Cask Social Kitchen in Tampa and now his passion project, the Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg. He is also co-founder … Read more
Big Storm Brewing is planning to open a brewpub, at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando, possibly by the end of the year. The Orlando City Council approved a 10-year lease for Big Storm’s new Amway location. The nearly 5,000-square-foot location will feature onsite craft brewing, as well as kitchen service. The brewpub restaurant will … Read more
