How the ‘A-Team’ at Next Level Brands found their niche

An attorney, a real estate investor and a serial restaurateur walk into a bar … no, this is not the opening of a joke, it’s the reality of the founders

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Collaboration restaurant Lona set to open in Tampa Marriott Water Street

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, a Fort Lauderdale-based Mexican restaurant, plans to open its newest location in Tampa, this month. It will open in the space formerly occupied by Garrison

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How Amanda Tress started a movement and created a FASTer way to the millionaire club

She cruises around Clearwater in a Rolls Royce SUV with her custom “FASTer Way teal” interior, she captains her own boat and her family helped to fund the opening of

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TBBW presents the finalists for Apogee Awards 2023 (VIDEO)

After six hours in the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth office, five external judges selected a record-breaking 49 finalists for the 2023 Apogee Awards. The Apogee Awards is a unique

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Exclusive: Roy Hellwege has quietly stepped down from his leadership position at Lake Michigan Credit Union

The day Roy Hellwege, formerly the central Florida president for Lake Michigan Credit Union, agreed to meet with us, he was completely at ease, lighthearted and seemingly content to chat

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ROOST Tampa combines the boutique hotel experience with the comfort of an apartment (PHOTOS)

There is nothing quite like an exceptional hotel experience, including amenities such as a fitness center and pool. While hotels can offer attractive temporary living space for business trips, or

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Tampa Bay Wave appoints COO

Tampa Bay Wave has appointed Jay Powers as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, Powers will spearhead the execution of strategic initiatives, including the HealthTech|X Accelerator and LatinTech

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Scenes from CEO Connect with Richard and Andrea Gonzmart Williams (PHOTOS)(VIDEO)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams, owners of the Columbia Restaurant and the 1905 Family of Restaurants. Presenting sponsors

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Dupré Logistics acquires St. Petersburg-based logistics company

Dupré Logistics, a Louisiana-based transportation company, has acquired Interstate Transport, a logistics company based in St. Petersburg. Dupré Logistics is a privately held transportation company that provides logistics solutions through

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Tampa Bay Innovation Center opens applications for new startup accelerator focused on AI, data science and machine learning

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an early-stage tech incubator located in St. Petersburg, has opened the application process for its next accelerator program, which will focus on startups developing products

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Tampa’s Jennifer Zales named one of the top 1,000 real estate professionals in U.S. by Real Trends

Jennifer Zales, a real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Realty, affiliated with the company’s Westshore office, was listed on the 2023 Real Trends The Thousand, as featured in The Wall

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Tampa Bay Chamber announces 2023 Small Business of the Year semi-finalists

The Tampa Bay Chamber has announced the semi-finalists of its 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards. The list includes: Outstanding Business Leader Robert J. Clark Jr./Tampa Steel Erecting Company

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