Tax savings opportunity with R&D payroll tax credit

By Ginny Veit, Tax principal, CLA The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit was originally designed to be applied against income taxes. Under subsequent tax legislation, qualifying companies were

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Uncovering the advantages of self-funding health plans

By Justin Treece, partner with M.E. Wilson In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise, the need for innovative approaches to employee benefits is paramount. One such approach that

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Clearwater native Noah Lyons qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

The Clearwater Community Sailing Center has announced that Clearwater native, and lifelong member of the center, Noah Lyons has qualified to represent the USA in the IQ Foil Windsurfing Class,

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The opening of the Evara Health Institute will mark an important step forward for health care in Tampa Bay

Newly graduated, searching for her first job out of university, Elodie Dorso only knew she wanted to work in the medical industry. Although becoming a nurse or physician was “not

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Investing in the future of Tampa Bay

By John Couris, president and chief executive officer of Tampa General Hospital In just five years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has expanded its footprint from 17 to more than 150

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Vincent Celano is capturing the St. Pete ‘vibe’ at 400 Central Avenue (RENDERINGS)

When the 46-story Residences at 400 Central Avenue, in St. Petersburg, is completed, in about a year, it will be the tallest residential structure on Florida’s west coast. But if

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How to Raise Financially Literate Children

I vividly remember being a teenager, and some of the things I believed back then, frankly, many more years ago than I like to admit.  One of the things that

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How to Raise Financially Literate Children
Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco expands its reach to Hernando County 

Habitat for Humanity International has selected Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties to expand its service area to include Hernando County. “Given our organizational growth, coupled with

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Provost of Clearwater campus of SPC selected for the Aspen Institute fellowship

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has selected Dr. Tashika Griffith, provost of the Clearwater Campus at St. Petersburg College, as one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen

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Tampa hotel lands on Esquire’s Best New Hotels 2024 list

Esquire has unveiled the Best New Hotels of 2024, the newest destinations across North America, Central America, Mexico and Europe, naming one Tampa hotel on the list, Tampa Edition. “Much

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Tampa Bay Wave opens applications for 2024 HealthTech|X Accelerator

Tampa Bay Wave, supported by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, has opened the applications portal for its inaugural 2024 HealthTech|X Accelerator program. Set to officially launch in

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Navigating the Waves of Change: The Silver Tsunami’s Impact on Real Estate and Elder Care

The demographic landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as baby boomers reach retirement age—often called the “Silver Tsunami.” As of the 2020 census, one in six people in the United

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Navigating the Waves of Change: The Silver Tsunami’s Impact on Real Estate and Elder Care