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Aquila Yacht’s new 70-foot luxury catamarans exquisite lines, innovative technology and luxurious detail define this dazzling custom-configured yacht. Expansive fore and aft decks and an expanded flybridge provide ample space for sunning, fishing, dining and basking in the glow of sunsets. Natural light streams through panoramic windows to fill interior spaces. Design your ideal salon,

By Chris Dhanraj, managing principal of investments, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors We made it through 2020 and businesses are looking toward a post-pandemic world with cautious optimism. We are frequently asked what trends to watch across both national and state business landscapes. Here are three of them. How have Florida businesses fared in the pandemic? Compared

It is safe to say, baseball fans are keeping their fingers tightly crossed in the hope that something close to a normal season takes place.  As early as February, it was uncertain as to when the season would begin. Whenever the Rays take the field, the defending American League champions will do so without a

What’s more iconic in modern American culture than the golden arches behind the infectious smile of everyone’s favorite clown, Ronald McDonald? Yet, behind the scenes, the global brand of McDonald’s has long been committed to making a difference across its local communities. The Tampa-based McDonald’s franchisee Caspers Co., a third-generation family-owned enterprise, has been supporting

As we all struggle to find new ways to “get away” while also staying close and safe, my husband and I embarked on a trip to a place that is so very beautifully different—across the state of Florida. It’s a place that is so close, and once was very close to my heart, but also

In March 2020, Tom Brady made national headlines when he announced he would be moving south and joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Some people were shocked, and some savvy observers say they called it. Me, I was flabbergasted. “Huh? Can 2020 get any more bizarre?” Full disclosure: For those that do not already know, I’m

About 4 in 10 American adults reported symptoms of anxiety, or depression, in January of 2021. By comparison, only one in ten adults reported such symptoms before the coronavirus era, from January to June 2019. As more working Americans are affected by their mental health, they are protected by robust legislation that criminalizes employment discrimination.

James Stolze believes in the power of communication. He has spent years listening to the pulse of advertising, and marketing, and knows consumers want reliable information to guide their decisions, especially in these uncertain times. Stolze spent five years in the nonprofit sector helping to grow the profile of the YMCA on a local level,

The unusual name of his company reflects Cordes Owen’s positive growth mentality—if you’re having trouble slicing the pie, just bake more. As founder and CEO of Bake More Pies, Owen’s “one-stop-shop” for all things advertising and digital marketing, he constantly strives to put more on the table, creating more value and options, not only for

With limited capacity at this year’s Super Bowl, chances are if you were hoping to score tickets, you were not able to for a myriad of reasons. Not to fear, there are places holding Super Bowl watch parties. Please remember, if you do decide to venture out, gather safely. If you are hosting a gathering

My husband and I always look forward to the annual CEO Council Fall Social, held at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, but, like everything else in 2020, we knew last year’s event would be different. Never having stayed at the property before we looked forward to the chance to unplug a bit

Neighbors helping neighbors: It’s more than just the motto of the Pinellas County-based senior-care nonprofit organization, Neighborly. It’s a value that shows “everything that’s right,” as the executive director of Neighborly, David Lomaka, explains. “We always read in the news about what’s wrong with the world, or wrong about the country, but in the Neighborly