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Meet TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year

TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year honorees stand together on stage during the annual awards event.

Meet TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year

Chuck Merlis December 21, 2025

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth announces the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year and opens nominations for 2026.

How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.

Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.

How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success

Chuck Merlis February 25, 2026

From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving...

Tampa Bay remembers Doug Martin for more than football Doug Martin receives a certificate of appreciation from a U.S. Army officer at Schofield Barracks during the 2013 Pro Bowl week.

Doug Martin receives a certificate of appreciation from a U.S. Army officer at Schofield Barracks during the 2013 Pro Bowl week.

Tampa Bay remembers Doug Martin for more than football

Chuck Merlis October 19, 2025

Doug Martin’s legacy shines through his quiet generosity and service to Tampa Bay.