Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores

Cans of Last Rep THC recovery drink on a production line during an early manufacturing run.

Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.

Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50

Liz Folce, founder and CEO of Nakery Beauty, stands in front of a pink floral wall wearing a white lace dress.

The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

A closer look at Sarasota’s new St. Regis Longboat Key

Aerial view of the St. Regis Longboat Key pools and lagoon with the Gulf of Mexico in the background.

The St. Regis Longboat Key brings a new level of coastal luxury to Sarasota with refined design, quiet service and an 18-acre Gulf-front setting.

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

Dr. Ali sitting in his personal office surrounded by books and artwork.

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

Tampa Bay Thrives utilizes community partners to improve mental health

Mental illness costs the economy about $200 billion in lost earnings yearly. Normalizing conversations about mental health is becoming a more, and more, important factor in running a business, especially if you’re in a leadership position. According to  Tampa Bay Thrives’ 2023 Resident Mental Health Study, 14% of respondents (a 4% increase over the previous … Read more

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 a church. She doesn’t play around with goals or ambition. She’s not bothered by “haters.” She has more than 280,000 social media followers. She’s a … Read more

Regional law enforcement and first responders partner to host summit about fentanyl awareness

Live Tampa Bay’s Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee will host a one-day training and community luncheon on January 10 at T-Pepin Hospitality Centre, in Tampa. “The Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit —Fentanyl: A National Crisis, Where We Are Today” will highlight the work of emergency response providers in the region and share … Read more

BayCare helps the local workforce live happier and healthier lives

By Donna St. Louis, vice president of Business Development, BayCare Health System Employee health and wellness is important to BayCare. When employees are happy, and healthy, they feel good and perform their best at home and work. But statistics show that the workforce, across the United States, is facing many challenges including ongoing stress, chronic … Read more

The Good Life: BSWANKY and Replenish IV Solutions

BSWANKY: Luxuriously self-indulgent Windley Mediterranean A masterwork of craftsmanship, Flawless grade 1 American alligator in glossy azure complemented by supple Italian lambskin in the most exquisite contrasting shade of lively lime. $5,500 (Right) Windley Ophidian Unparalleled in every detail. Metallic golden yellow serpentine embossed Italian leather, featuring delicate details of warm Caribbean coral, offset by … Read more