Real estate, development and business across Tampa Bay
Just last night, late, as I celebrated the end of my 55th year and the start of my 56th – I read a distressing message from my daughter, the new mom of my 3-month-old granddaughter, Iris Stella. I hope you’re not weary of hearing about her yet. In this message, my daughter was lamenting about … Read more
July is often a time to reflect on freedom; the kind etched into history books and celebrated with fireworks and flags. The kind that many gave their life for and that makes this country great. With all that’s going on globally, and nationally, as I write this month’s note, it’s difficult not to feel a … Read more
June is the month that always brings reflection for me. It’s the month we celebrate Father’s Day—a time to honor the “dads,” mentors and father figures who show up with guidance, encouragement and sometimes just a steady presence, when it matters most. As the father of three, now-grown children—two daughters and a son—I find myself … Read more
Building businesses, and careers, can be a lot like spring gardening. It’s thrilling when the flowers bloom, but there’s a lot of waiting and work to get there. Sometimes a rabbit gets ahold of what you’ve planted, or your spacing may have been off. It’s the little things, right? It can be a terribly slow … Read more
It might just be the title of that book I’ve been promising myself—and others—that I will write. The Power of the Pause has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? A quick Google search reveals similar titles, but none seem to focus on “the” pause. Said another way, my husband, Jose Bello, often reminds … Read more
It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day. While some refer to it as a manufactured Hallmark holiday—created only to increase retail sales post-Christmas and make those who are single feel worse about it—I don’t see it that way. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023. … Read more
Before a hurricane hits, it’s the most beautiful weather seen, in some time. “The calm before the storm,” as they say. After Hurricane Helene, there was so much destruction. Never did I think I’d live to see the day where it was as widespread as it was on Sept. 27, 2024. And then it happened … Read more
The Bank of Tampa announced the passing of its founder Gerald “Jerry” Divers, late Friday afternoon. Corey Neil, current president and chief executive officer of The Bank of Tampa issued this statement, “All of us here at The Bank of Tampa are tremendously saddened by the passing of Jerry Divers. Jerry founded our Bank 40 … Read more
I’ve been in publishing for almost 25 years now and it still amazes me, when we visit our cover story subjects and we start talking to them, just how resilient the human spirit is and how generous we, as people, can be. Since our very first cover story interview with Punit Shah, in September 2018, … Read more
I’ve spent years managing large teams, serving on boards, chairing committees and being a “leader” in professional circles. For the most recent four and a half years, I only had a partner and an editor – a team of three. And, while we were often overwhelmed with the number of hours we worked or big … Read more
