Rhea Law recommended as interim USF president

Will Weatherford, chair of the board of trustees for the University of South Florida, has recommended Rhea Law as interim president for the college. Law is was previously Of Counsel for Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney and has a long resume of service, both in business and the community in Tampa Bay. She was president, CEO

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Mike Evans Family Foundation launches ’13 Pillars of Strength’ campaign

The Mike Evans Family Foundation has launched the “13 Pillars of Strength” campaign to 13 people, throughout the Tampa Bay area, who have overcome adversity and made a difference in their communities. Starting in September, the foundation will share a story about an individual who has made a difference spanning 13 weeks, meanwhile raising money

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How will proposed tax legislation affect your financial plans?

By Chris Dhanraj, Managing Principal of Investments at CLA & Adam Bourk, Senior Wealth Advisor at CLA 2020 was the year of COVID. 2021 is likely the year of taxes. President Biden’s administration has passed, or proposed, three different spending programs approaching $2 trillion each, and on May 28 proposed a $6 trillion budget. The means

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Defining financial planning goals: Start with your core values

By Lantz A. Martin, CFP, ChFC, CLU, BT Wealth Advisors Goals are key for framing our own roadmap (your financial plan), but keep in mind how often life changes. Even if you recently retired, you still potentially have 20-30 or more years of life that your plan will need to adapt to. Along with your Certified

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Here to help: The Kind Mouse is on a mission to help families with food insecurity

Gina Wilkins knows sometimes small acts of kindness reap the biggest rewards. In 2012, Wilkins’ work as a self-employed, certified, architectural draftsman was hit hard by the recession. But it was nothing compared to the struggles faced by her friends in the business, the contractors and craftsmen she interacted with daily. As she explains, “A

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On the Scene: Treat Yourself Like a Queen Women’s Day Expo at UTC Mall

The 3rd Annual “Treat Yourself like a Queen” Women’s Expo returned to The Mall at University Town Center. The expo featured more than 30 exhibitors representing dozens of services for women including vendors with health, fitness, fashion and more. The event was sponsored by Cool Today and Sam’s Club Sarasota. The fashion show featured styles

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State of Play: Florida is welcoming travelers with open arms

Plan your summer and fall staycation plans around resorts—of all stripes—just a short drive away.

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Buddy Brew partners with Coppertail for 1st house beer

Buddy Brew Coffee and Coppertail Brewing have teamed up to launch Dog Dayz IPA, the coffee brand’s first house beer.

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Buddy Brew Coffee Dog Dayz IPA served in branded glass
The Good Life: Louis Vuitton is lovin’ basketball (PHOTOS)

Look for the Louis Vuitton, at International Plaza and Bay Street, in Tampa to dazzle with a new line that marries high fashion and mass appeal, with the unveiling of LV x NBA Men’s Capsule Collection II. Timed to debut before the fall season, the wide range of pieces (shoes, luggage, jewelry, casual wear) marks the

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USF athletics director speaks on busy spring season and name, image and likeness rights

As Michael Kelly spoke to the media last week about the state of affairs with the University of South Florida athletics and the collegiate athletic landscape in general, he did so among several trophies on either side of him. The collection of hardware highlighted the fact no less than 10 American Athletic Conference team and

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To SMART or not to SMART is the question in 2021?

By Bill Heinz, vice president and co-owner, PBX-Change Is it realistic for consumers, be they business or residential, to expect that quality reliable Internet be available like other utilities? Is it time we considered the Internet as a utility just like power and water? These are the questions that service providers, developers and management companies

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Tampa Causeway Center property lists for $13 million

B+E announced that the Tampa Causeway Center, located at 2609 Causeway Center Drive, Tampa has listed for $13,660,000. The property is 92,000 square feet and sits on 8.157 acres, according to a statement. “This investment features 22 units, across nine buildings, with a mixed tenant base of local and regional operators that provide investors with

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