United Way Suncoast receives $1 million donation

Dave and Debbie Walker have made a $1 Million donation to United Way Suncoast for community children. “The Walker gift will support underserved children and families through a variety of

North Carolina’s Highlands

Moving to the mountains A Tampa executive finds solace in Highlands, N.C. By Dale Gordon Fabulous…what a word. Not typically an everyday term in my usual vernacular, and yet somehow,

Mansions on the Market: Gated waterfront estate

Details: This gated Tuscan style estate is situated on a 4.5-acre lot with 247 feet of waterfront on the Intracoastal waterway and bay. The house sits on 173 concrete pilings,

The ladies of Florida’s growing Cannabis industry

When Florida voters approved medical cannabis in 2016, they ignited an entrepreneurial spark among women in the state. The reasons are subjective: many in the industry point to the fact that

Copperheads Are Gearing Up for the Valspar Championship

Golf fans rejoice! The 2019 Valspar Championship is just around the corner. The week-long event kicks off with the Copperhead 5k on Sunday, March 17 and runs until Monday, March

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Ben Heldfond’s Road to Redemption

Photos by Michael McCoy Ben Heldfond’s most prized possession is a book, one that resonates with the story of his life. A first edition of The Big Book of Alcoholics

Workscapes sells Miami office, focusing on Tampa operations

Workscapes sold its Miami office to WRK Lab Inc., and will move its corporate headquarters to Tampa, effective January 1. Workscapes, owned by Elizabeth and Richard Dvorak, will continue to

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The Art and Science of Leadership Team Building

True success cannot be achieved alone.  Great leaders recognize the importance of building highly effective teams that better position the organization to achieve the results they desire.  Powerful teams develop

Stahl & Associates has acquired an Orlando insurance agency

Stahl & Associates Insurance has reached an agreement to acquire Orlando-based Morse Insurance Agency. The addition of Morse Insurance Agency will expand Stahl & Associates’ footprint in Florida, a statement

Canyon Ranch Spa

Photos by Rod Millington When it comes to time off, retreats that emphasize disconnecting and quieting the mind are all the rage. Anyone seeking such an escape can find one

CenterState Bank to acquire Birmingham company

CenterState Bank is acquiring National Commerce Corp.(Nasdaq: NCOM), a Birmingham, Alabama-based bank holding company. Under terms of the deal, CenterState Bank will exchange 1.65 of its shares for each National

Women now have a majority in Pinellas County Board of Commissioners

When Kathleen Peters was sworn in on November 20, history was made in Pinellas County.    Thanks to Peter’s addition to the board, for the first time ever, four women hold the majority on the