Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Latest coverage, analysis and business news from Tampa Bay Business and Wealth.

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is Naples’ sleepy secret (PHOTOS)

One of the benefits of living in Florida is that you can leave your “home” paradise for a new, different, paradise when the mood strikes you, easily. And you only need a few hours to do so. With that in mind, Naples presents a wonderful option. Only 2½ hours south of Tampa Bay, you’ll find … Read more

The Ellison men of EWI Construction talk family, business and more

The dictionary definition of a father is as follows: one who loves, supports, guides, encourages and inspires his child or children. Sam Ellison, patriarch of the Ellison family, checks all those boxes and more. His eldest son, Casey Ellison, established EWI Construction, in Tampa, in 2007. His younger son, Cory, joined big brother as the … Read more

Commercial real estate and the Tampa office market

By Joanne LeBlanc, director at Colliers International During my 30+ years in Tampa, I have never experienced a more exciting time to be in this area than now. Tampa has been ranked a #3 place to relocate in the U.S. and The Economic Development Council reports 200 people a day moving to the region. Attracting … Read more

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl announces 2022 game date

The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, December 23, with a kickoff time to be announced at a later date. The game, owned and operated by ESPN Events, will air on ESPN. “We’re still feeling the excitement from this past season’s sold-out crowd at Raymond James Stadium … Read more

It’s time for CEOs to rethink the role of human resources

By Christine Hairelson, vice president, employee experience at Accusoft/OnTask COVID was a massive stress test, and gut check, for every organization regardless of size, scope or industry. All departments were faced with unprecedented scenarios that tested organizational processes, teams, culture and technology. Unfortunately, many of us quickly found we needed to evolve and evolve fast. … Read more

Recorded conversations: A warning and call for change

By Martin Deptula, attorney, Older Lundy Alvarez Koch & Martino A friend of mine recently contacted me about his sister, “Karen,” who was considering a divorce from her physically abusive and controlling husband, “Ken.”  Ken is a functioning alcoholic, who becomes physically abusive when intoxicated. My friend was excited that his sister had finally decided … Read more

Network Eye opens clinic inside major Westchase retailer

For most businesses, innovation is integral to success. But for Network Eye, an eye clinic, it is the foundation of the company. Founded in 2019, by entrepreneurs Jeremy Kirsch, Steven Wisch and physician retina specialist physicians David Eichenbaum and Lindsay Smithen, Network Eye is set to change the paradigm of health care delivery for vision … Read more

Moving women’s health care forward at AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, we understand that women have unique health needs throughout each phase and stage of their life that require specialized, customized care that’s as individual as they are – from mammograms and pelvic health to maternity care and menopause. We’re evolving as well by staying on the forefront of women’s health with new innovations … Read more

Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business partner to launch FinTech|X 2022 Accelerator Program

When it comes to tech, the Tampa Bay region is developing a highly sophisticated, and robust, ecosystem to attract top tech talent and nurture forward-thinking startups that make impactful contributions to the industry. After Forbes Magazine named Tampa as the leading emerging city for tech, it seems the world took notice of the tech innovation … Read more