First American Bank appoints former BBVA top executive to lead West Florida Market

Kevin Shukur has been named West Florida Market president for First American Bank. Effective immediately, Shukur will lead the West Florida corporate banking team and provide full-service banking from the

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Outback Bowl offers intriguing matchup between Penn State and Arkansas

The Outback Bowl is a Tampa tradition and college football fans have the opportunity to ring in 2022 by enjoying, what should be, an outstanding game between Penn State and

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Better for business: Ending the economic hunger cycle in Tampa Bay

By Thomas Mantz, president and CEO, Feeding Tampa Bay Winning. It’s a theme in Tampa Bay these days. Beyond our sports teams – and even in the face of a

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Innovating health care to revolve around you

At AdventHealth, patients in our care can expect world-class treatment from our skilled, and compassionate, team — and that’s just the beginning. As we continue to make strides with new

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Two leaders from Valspar share lessons learned from 2021 and what’s to come in 2022

The Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event, is a major economic driver to the region and generates millions in charitable contributions every year. The tournament’s charitable initiatives come through

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Influx of resident, affordability impacts Florida market

By Brandy McAdams, a principal with NAI Skyway National Partners  The current Florida and Tampa commercial and retail real estate climate remain dramatically different from what many other sections of

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Gasparilla Bowl gears up for Thursday night game

The circumstances surrounding Thursday night’s Gasparilla Bowl are a far cry from last year. That is a good thing. Last year’s Gasparilla Bowl, between South Carolina and UAB, which would

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay embraces the holiday season

During the holidays, the community embraces the spirit of giving. One such local charity, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, is on a mission to help sick children,

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Scenes from TBBW’s inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth named the winners, and honored the finalists, of the inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards in November. Click through the gallery below to see photos

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Using technology to combat an age-old disease

By Lissette Campos-Perez, Contributing Correspondent, TBBW Every year, diabetes costs Americans an estimated $237 billion in medical bills, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s

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Planning for the future: Navigating trusts and the ‘what ifs’ of life

By Sarah Schelling Peet, Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, The Bank of Tampa It is impossible to predict the future, no matter how hard we try. Two years ago, I

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TBBW announces winners of inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth named the winners of the inaugural Philanthropist of the Year Awards Tuesday night, at Armature Works, in Tampa. More than 250 people were in attendance.

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2021 Philanthropy Winners