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Latest coverage, analysis and business news from Tampa Bay Business and Wealth.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
By Jennifer Murphy, Older Lundy Alvarez & Koch Congratulations, you have survived the dating phase of your life (hopefully forever) and you are now engaged! Whether your blessed union is the result of an awkward set up by your mother, or a well-intentioned friend, that has blossomed into true love; or the result of a … Read more
The Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship has extended its nomination period until June 20. The fellowship is accepting nominations for Black or Latinx mid-level members of organizations to participate in the inaugural Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. The program was created by Brian Butler, president and CEO of Vistra Communications, … Read more
For the fourth year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County to present a deserving Tampa Bay area family a new home in Pinellas Park. On the morning of June 15, 2021, the family arrived at their new home. As an added surprise, Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron’s … Read more
By Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way Suncoast It’s the joyous smile of a single mom who gained a new job, with our assistance. It’s the grateful dad who delivers relief to his family, thanks to a collaborative food distribution. It’s the precocious child beaming over a new book that he actually gets to take … Read more
Sports fans who have been missing the roar of the crowds are buying tickets again, and those of us with travel lust are checking airline schedules and happy to travel to see our beloved teams play. Post-pandemic, weary bodies, and minds are craving an adventure. Before you could say “GO BOLTS,” I secured tickets to … Read more
Walk into the newly opened Dental Boutique in Westchase and get ready to experience the next level in dentistry. Andrew Vallo’s community-focused ethos brings dentistry into the 21st century of service with thoughtful amenities and detailed extras. As Vallo recently explained, “For years, and years, people looked at going to the dentist as awkward or … Read more
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, and the law firm Shumaker presented this panel discussion with notable wrestlers in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. The discussion included how they were able to enter the business world and create wealth during, and after, their time in the ring. The discussion was moderated by Michael Dockins, partner … Read more
By Shelley Fisher, regional executive, east region and Brent Wright, head of institutional consulting Many nonprofits and foundations –including charitable and philanthropic organizations–have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. While economic problems have caused demand for their services to increase, these same issues have created funding and operational issues for the organizations themselves. Many … Read more
