While looking ahead at the 2020 calendar, consider carving out quality “me time.” Jan. 28 is “National Plan for Vacation Day,” so, get your calendar and plan something special this year, maybe even a splurge-worthy yachting experience. As a travel writer for about 20 years, I have always dreamed of a taking a trip with … Read more
Avast, me hearties! Be prepared for great fun and high adventure when Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla kicks off its epic annual celebration on Jan. 18. You probably already know Gasparilla is the biggest festival in the region. What you might not know is how much time and effort the civic leaders and business professionals … Read more
To motorists driving east on Interstate 4, from Tampa to Orlando, the looming white structure to the right of the road, somewhere in Lakeland, is an object of both admiration and anonymity. Many a motorist has doubtlessly wondered about this behemoth, yet majestic, building. It resembles a white Pegasus, its louvered arms like the mythical … Read more
A company’s culture stems from its values and mindset, as well as that of its employees. As a business leader, it’s important to ensure that the perks and benefits you offer your employees support these values. That doesn’t mean you should add indoor slides or sleep pods. However, more and more companies are doing things … Read more
Tampa Bay will continue to flourish as we approach the next decade. We are one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the nation, with dynamic companies representing some of today’s hottest industries. Our increasingly diversified economy is generating jobs, and in turn supporting the phenomenal expansion in the commercial real estate sector. Office … Read more
There are many of options for web development companies—local, specialized, brand new, experienced—and who you select as the agency for your website project will determine whether your launch is a celebrated success or a horrible headache. So how do you know which agency to choose for your website project? Here are five questions you should … Read more
There’s still time to do some good! Metropolitan Ministries is still collecting donations to help meet the need for families ahead of Christmas Day. The number of households pre-registered for Christmas assistance and still left to serve is 15,000. The Ministries purchased toys and gifts over the weekend, but 10,000 are still needed. There are … Read more
How many of your recent business deals, interviews or team meetings have been conducted over a meal? Or, what would family and friend celebrations look like if food was not part of the equation? For many in our community, food is not a given. The physical, mental and emotional ramifications they experience due to hunger … Read more
I’m joking. Don’t turn off your Smartphones … just put them aside long enough to read this. I began this article focused on how to build a strong relationship with your banker, but it has morphed somewhat. Relationship building isn’t unique to banking — it crosses all industries. It is about people, business and life. … Read more
More than 2,000 adults and children in Hillsborough County will be homeless over the course of a year, according to estimates from the 2019 Point in Time Count, a measure of the number of homeless people on a specific day. Laquisha, a Tampa mother of seven, became homeless while pregnant with her youngest child after … Read more
