As Tampa grows, its history chief frames the past as power

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic infrastructure.

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Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.
Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust

How Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with steadiness, trust and long-term focus.

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Nelson Castellano, managing shareholder at Trenam, seated in his Tampa home.
How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

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Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care
How David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods

From his family kitchen in Clearwater, David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods into a national clean-label brand sold in 24,000 stores.

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Yo Mama’s Foods founder David Habib sits among pallets of packaged sauces inside the company’s Clearwater warehouse
The truth, trials and triumphs of Carrie Charles

Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual and physical violence and suicide. It could be triggering for some. Here are a few things to know about Carrie Charles. She’s a tough cookie, as resilient as they come.  She likes to laugh and takes great pleasure in making others do the same. Her comedic timing

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Julius Davis built his business on vision and sacrifice

Julius Davis is a fourth-generation Tampa native. He grew up in Jackson Heights, went to Chamberlain High School, the University of South Florida … and has worked on some of the most iconic Tampa landmarks, to date. Ulele, Sparkman Wharf, projects at Tampa International Airport, projects that Tampanians drive by every day. His engineering firm,

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Ray Ferrara is still making a difference

Ray Ferrara, a Belleair resident for more than 40 years, makes a living out of helping people live better. As founder and chief executive officer of ProVise Management Group, Ferrara’s work, and life, are both about helping people, and as a former Mr. Clearwater, his many philanthropic endeavors make an impact in the greater Tampa

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Joy Gendusa against the world

Joy Gendusa says she was a ‘ne’er-do-well’ young person. This self-deprecating style of humor couldn’t be more genuine, or endearing, than it is coming from her. With her perseverance, and tenacity, it’s hard to believe it was ever true. Nevertheless, it certainly couldn’t be attributed at this point in her life. Gendusa used her wits

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Hands on, up in the air and remaining grounded. Harry Hedaya does it all.

A deep look at Tampa entrepreneur Harry Hedaya and the resilience, setbacks and grit that shaped his career.

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