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Bryan Stern, a local combat veteran who founded and previously served as CEO of Project DYNAMO, will officially announce his next phase of missions to save lives at an expo in Normandy, France commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Under his leadership at Project DYNAMO, Stern oversaw the rescue of nearly 7,000 people, from perilous

Editorial by Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Virtual Family Office A Vine Affair is a locally based, Champagne and caviar concierge owned by Champagne educator and caviar sommelier Gina Lyons. A Vine Affair brings the world of Champagne, fine wine and dining to collectors, and enthusiasts, through private tastings, and dinners, in their

Tampa Bay Buccaneer Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford is trying to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Fortunately for him, he has a partner many people are aware of. Ford will be involved in two activities over the next two months to raise awareness – and money – and his sidekick is none other than Rob

The University of South Florida opened a new lab aimed at providing quick, innovative solutions to the different challenges facing the U.S. Department of Defense. Managed by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts. The lab is a part of a five-year, $85

For the third year in a row, chief executive officers from around the Tampa Bay region put on their hard hats and helped to build a home.  More than 60 community leaders participated in the 2024 CEO Build with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. Habitat for Humanity partnered with the Tampa

The Florida Sports Hall of Fame will hold its annual Baseball, Bourbon and Cigars event, on March 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the JC Newman Cigar Co., in Ybor City. The event will feature Florida Sports Hall of Fame members, and Tampa natives, Wade Boggs (2003), Lou Piniella (1977) and Gary Sheffield

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect, at Zoo Tampa, featuring Brian Stamey and Chad Masters, of International Diamond Center. Presenting sponsors included Shumaker, William Stanley CFO, Source 1 Solutions and ServisFirst Bank. Photos by Pamella Lee

Bilkul Football WBA, a company ultimately owned by Florida-based entrepreneur Shilen Patel and his father, Dr Kiran C. Patel, has reached an agreement to acquire an 87.8% shareholding in West Bromwich Albion Group Limited, the parent company of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. The takeover has been approved by the EFL, with the exchange and

Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced changes to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Lisa Conner as chief financial officer. Conner has more than 10 years of experience and has worked with accounting firms such as PwC and KPMG. Other appointments include Ben Miele, as director of accounting, Lori Nelson, as a paralegal,

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced the finalists for its 2024 Women Who Win Awards. Women Who Win is a unique awards program, created by TBBW Magazine, to recognize distinguished women leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves recognition. Judges looked at business and professional success, community involvement and mentorship, as pillars

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay held its signature event at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. This year’s annual gala was also the 25th anniversary of BBBS’s relationship with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Gala recognized the first Rays Up award winner from BBBS, Mike “Frenchy” Preston, who has supported BBBS for more than 40

Port Tampa Bay was the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) warship, in October.  The week leading up to the commissioning was filled with events celebrating the arrival and its historic meaning.  “The commissioning of a U.S. Navy Ship is one of the most historic and time-honored