Startups on the Verge – April 2019

Bridge Angels highlights individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but otherwise go unnoticed. We hope you enjoy learning more about these local leaders … Read more

Gov. DeSantis taps law firms for military pro bono initiative

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis selected four law firms with a Tampa Bay area presence to participate in a new initiative Lawyers Assisting Warriors, or LAW. The LAW initiative will draw from the talent of the firms to provide pro bono legal services for military members. The law firms designated by the governor include Gunster, Greenberg … Read more

Legoland Expansion Set To Build Up Polk County’s Tourism Pull

“The Lego Movie” World has opened at Legoland Florida, representing its largest expansion since the theme park came online in Central Florida in 2011.  Legoland Florida’s third accommodation, the Pirate Island Hotel, is under construction and set to open about a year from now, adding 150 rooms to the 318 Legoland offers. With Legoland situated … Read more

Veteran Technology Executive Joins Source 1 Solutions

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Sean Parkinson, a seasoned veteran in the executive level technology space, has joined Source 1 Solutions, based in Clearwater. Parkinson, previously in retirement, spent his career working for international companies like Siemens, Vodafone, T-Systems, and Orange Business Services. As a global technology executive, he led geographically dispersed business development and production teams in France, the … Read more

5 Must-Haves for Your Website in 2019

Ever-evolving technology, increasing demands and expectations of consumers and the ongoing competitive digital environment are the major reasons businesses should invest in an optimal website. For a business website to compete and convert successfully in 2019, essential features and functionalities must be up-to-date, if not ahead of the game. If your website is more than … Read more

TD Bank names commercial market president for Central Florida

Peter Meyer has been named TD Bank market president—commercial for Central Florida. In his new role, Meyer will be responsible for the strategic growth and oversight of all commercial and small business banking activities in the metro Orlando and Tampa regions. He will be reporting to Nick Miceli, TD Bank’s regional president of Florida, and … Read more

Startup Ventures on the Verge

Bridge Angels is a new feature in Tampa Bay Business & Wealth highlighting individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but might otherwise go … Read more

Tampa’s Gasparilla International Film Festival returns for its 13th year

It’s almost time to roll out the red carpet in Tampa for the annual Gasparilla International Film Festival. Now in its 13th year, the festival continues to attract thousands to the six-day event. This year’s festival runs March 19-24. The festival provides an opportunity for film buffs to see movies before they hit the big … Read more