Industry Insights

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth reached out to two banking executives and a wealth management firm and asked, “What should our readers know about the financial services industry in 2023?” These are their answers in their own words. 

By Michael Carr  The numbers are overwhelming. Currently, the average Major League Baseball, National Football League and National Basketball Association players’ salaries range from $3.26 million to $8.32 million, annually. The average career is 2.7 years for a MLB player, 2.5 years for an NFL player and 4.5 years for an NBA player. Yet, we

Many have fond memories of a particular address. It speaks to them somehow. Maybe it’s their childhood home address or the address of a best friend. Maybe it’s the address of a favorite job or of a favorite place to visit.  My favorite address is home. But my second favorite address is 0 Duval St.,

Tampa Bay area native Kristen Bracey discovered her life’s vocation while earning her master’s degree in social justice and human rights at Arizona State University. Working in ASU’s office of sex trafficking intervention research, Bracey had the opportunity to take part in a court-mandated diversionary program supported by Catholic Charities.   For six years, Bracey

Community leaders, from organizations in the Tampa Bay area, are working together to build a home for a local family, in the Lealman community, in St. Petersburg. This week, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties launched its second annual CEO Build, led by honorary Chairs Bill Brand, chief executive officer of Rue21

By Dr. Amy Derick Winter in Florida can be brutal on us, and comical to the rest of the country. But we all know what happens once the temperature hits below 70 degrees. The boots and scarves come out and the fire pit gets lit at night. But the natives will tell you to dress

Trepp Developments President Rodrigo Trepp has expanded from South America to Florida’s West Coast with the development of Sota Hotel & Residences, a mixed-use project in downtown Sarasota. “My vision for our new Sarasota headquarters begins with the creation of the SOTA Hotel & Residences, which will be our first Trepp Developments project,” says Rodrigo

Rondé Barber, the general chair of the Valspar Championship, has been selected for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Tampa Bay area will have a chance to salute Barber at the upcoming Valspar Championship, on March 16. On that day, Tournament patrons will be encouraged to show their support by wearing their

Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm, has finished the construction of Hyde Park House Tampa. Located at 2103 Bayshore Boulevard, the 22-story development has 70 waterfront residences showcasing unobstructed views of Hillsborough Bay and the Tampa skyline. Designed by SB Architects and BDG Architects, in Tampa, with interiors by Decorators

Tryp Air Charter has added another aircraft to their Pilatus charter fleet. The additional aircraft is a Pilatus PC12-NG, single-engine turbo prop. The Pilatus PC12-NG has one of the best safety ratings, and offers exceptional features, making it a great choice for business or pleasure travel, according to a statement. The aircraft cruises at 28,000

The groundbreaking for Lake Wire, in downtown Lakeland, will take place on February 9. The groundbreaking, announced by developers Carter and Hunt Companies, will commemorate the start of Phase 1 of Lake Wire, spanning 22 acres, with plans for more than 15,000 square feet of retail space and 300 multi-family residential units, in west downtown

Port Tampa Bay has released a new tool to help cruise guests make the most of their time in Tampa Bay before, and after, their cruise. The Port Tampa Bay Cruise App is a web-based platform that directs guests toward points of interest in the area. The app locates restaurants, shops, breweries and entertainment, within