Before you enter the roasting headquarters of Kahwa Coffee, in St. Petersburg, your nose will know you’re there before you do, in the most delightful way. Brewing since 2006, Kahwa Coffee has a fairy tale of a story. What started as one shop has grown into a heavy hitter in the brewing community. Perhaps a … Read more
It was a packed house at Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s first CEO Connect of 2020. Held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, January’s cover Doyle Carlton, III was the guest of honor. View the gallery to see images from the evening. You can read Carlton’s story here.[image_slider_no_space height=”300″ images=”7068,7069,7070,7071,7072,7073,7074,7075,7076,7077,7078,7079,7080,7081,7082″]
While looking ahead at the 2020 calendar, consider carving out quality “me time.” Jan. 28 is “National Plan for Vacation Day,” so, get your calendar and plan something special this year, maybe even a splurge-worthy yachting experience. As a travel writer for about 20 years, I have always dreamed of a taking a trip with … Read more
To motorists driving east on Interstate 4, from Tampa to Orlando, the looming white structure to the right of the road, somewhere in Lakeland, is an object of both admiration and anonymity. Many a motorist has doubtlessly wondered about this behemoth, yet majestic, building. It resembles a white Pegasus, its louvered arms like the mythical … Read more
Cattle ranching in Florida started nearly 500 years ago, most historians agree. While the Carlton family’s history doesn’t go back quite that far, the family’s most recent six generations have been in the ranching business and the next generation is on the path to continuing the family’s way of life. Roman III Ranches ranks 12th … Read more
LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville-based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use developments, has begun work on the Harrison Apartment Suites at 2575 University Parkway, Sarasota. The developer, Liv Development of Birmingham, Alabama, chose Charlan Brock Associates of Maitland to design the gated community that sits on 11.2 acres. Completion is planned for the … Read more
When Tampa Bay Business & Wealth interviewed Ben Heldfond late in 2018, he spoke about a book he and his ex-wife had been working on. Now, “Our Happy Divorce” is out on bookstands nationwide, and the two have been on a media tour promoting the book. The book is Heldfond’s and DeBartolo’s account of their … Read more
Capstone Building, a Birmingham, Alabama-based general contractor broke ground on a $45 million resort-style residential project in St. Petersburg, along with Phillips Development and Realty. The project, The Sur Club, will encompass four stories with 296 units across 320,384 square feet with a 160,779 square foot five-level parking structure. The property will have one, two … Read more
Rolls-Royce Bespoke A trio of Rolls-Royce Phantoms are the latest bespoke creations to leave the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, England. “Our Bespoke division is working tirelessly to fulfill customer demand. Never before have we seen such levels of demand for Bespoke personalization. These three Phantoms have taken several years to bring to … Read more
Rob Hessel went on a trip of a lifetime this year. He took his grandmother, Mary Ellen Hessel, to Ireland to visit where his family originated. When he recounts the memories from that trip, his eyes tear up. It’s a testament to Hessel’s personality — humble, humorous and honest. It’s also evident in the business … Read more
