Building a business around Florida hurricane season

A Tampa Bay entrepreneur on leaving corporate life to build a modern hurricane protection business rooted in Florida’s climate and craftsmanship.

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How CareerSource’s new CEO is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s workforce

CareerSource Tampa Bay CEO Keidrian Kunkel is reimagining how the region develops, connects and retains talent.

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CareerSource Tampa Bay logo featuring four geometric shapes in orange, green, blue, and light blue, arranged in a triangular formation with the words “CareerSource” in green and orange and “TAMPA BAY” in blue.
Is Trump’s proposed 50-Year mortgage all it’s cracked up to be?

A new 50 year mortgage could open doors for buyers but also raise prices and increase long term risk.

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Holiday scams are surging. Here’s how to stay safe this season

The holiday season is here. It’s a time for celebrations, gift giving and year-end deadlines. While you’re juggling office events and covering for colleagues on long vacations, fraudsters are busy

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Breaking ground and raising the bar for women in construction

I grew up in this industry, wearing a hard hat before kindergarten and walking job sites before I could drive. Construction was more than just the family business; it was

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Artificial Intelligence and Your Security: What You Need to Know 

Defining Artificial Intelligence As we enter what some may call “The Golden Years” of Artificial Intelligence, it’s important to understand just how much AI can do. Most people know AI

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Why the Virtual Family Office Model Is Reshaping Wealth Management

When was the last time your wealth manager, CPA, attorney and insurance agent all sat down—together—to talk about you? If you’re like most successful business owners, the answer is probably:

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Strategically Planning Your Philanthropic Giving in 2025

Philanthropy is not simply about spontaneous generosity—it’s about creating lasting change. A change that reflects your personal values and makes a tangible difference. In 2024, our community demonstrated remarkable generosity,

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Pseudo Preventive Healthcare Vs Real Preventive Healthcare

A study comparing major insurance company preventive care offerings to competing offerings. Health insurance premium costs have increased an average of 31% over the past five years. This significant price

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Trust or Estate Owned Real Property: Considerations Post Hurricanes Helene & Milton

The West Coast of Florida recently experienced back-to-back hurricanes, four weeks ago. The storm surge from Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Tampa Bay area and then, just two weeks

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The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Divorce: Part Two

Business valuations can cripple the day-to-day of any business. They are expensive and time-consuming. A business valuation not only considers the historical financial information of the company but also looks

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Review Tax Savings Opportunities Before the End of 2024

Contributed by Elizabeth Shauger, director with Mauldin & Jenkins As 2024 comes to an end, many of us will reflect on the blessings and challenges this year has brought. It

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