The 100 Gal

A recent road trip from Denver to Yellowstone National Park was one of my favorite vacations. Three tips to make the most of it:

B2 Communications has a great new home at Baypoint Commerce Center in the Gateway area of north St. Petersburg. We moved from downtown St. Pete to a central location that’s more convenient for our team members and our clients.

St. Petersburg’s Second Saturday ArtWalk is a chance to explore the city’s ever-growing arts scene. Catch a free trolley ride to explore works in painting, drawing, pottery, glass, sculpture and other mediums.

The Tampa Bay area knows how to throw a party (or festival). You can find all sorts of special events or festivals nearly every day of the week, and it can be hard to keep track of your event options.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to being in the public eye from her six-year tenure as Tampa Police Chief. But you may not know that she:

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I agreed to go on a weekend yoga retreat with my sister in central Colorado. Turns out, it was the perfect opportunity to unwind.

It’s Women’s History Month, and Working Women of Tampa Bay commemorated it by presenting Renée Vaughn with its Leadership Award for her numerous contributions to our community.

One in three women will die from heart disease or stroke, but a majority of these cardiac events are preventable.

Best-selling author Lisa Unger admits that even though she always wanted to be a writer, it took her 10 years to finish her first book. Perseverance was the theme of Unger’s talk at Working Women of Tampa Bay’s Jan. 11 luncheon.

Only one in three businesses close from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. But in a competitive job market, it’s a perk employers might want to consider.

Cyber Monday – when many online stores offer significant deals – is right around the corner on Monday, Nov. 27. Major retailers like Amazon, Target and Wal-Mart have already announced some of their online-only deals, but some of the best deals pop up throughout the day.

Eating a piece of dark chocolate every day may help you live longer, because antioxidants in cocoa beans can reduce your risk of heart disease. I’ll take any excuse to indulge, and National Chocolate Day on Oct. 28 presents a perfect opportunity.

Charity walks raise much-needed funds for nonprofits, but these community events have an often overlooked benefit: strengthening your corporate culture.

Ninety percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. There’s one thing that can double or even triple their chance of survival: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

St. Petersburg is already an incredibly dog-friendly city, and it’s about to get even better for pets.

Writing and speaking are usually viewed as separate skills. But Lane DeGregory, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, recommends writing how you speak.

B2 Communications Co-founder Kyle Parks and his partner Kelly McBride, vice president of The Poynter Institute, talk about their two organizations and the challenges they face on the St. Pete X podcast.

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay helps area nonprofits get much-needed support, in turn raising awareness of their positive impact on our community.

Local nonprofits are gearing up for Give Day Tampa Bay, a 24-hour charitable giving challenge on May 1. Consider supporting your favorite nonprofit with matching funds, meaning you or your company make a donation if the nonprofit reaches a certain fundraising goal.

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Confession: I’ve only recently become an avid listener of podcasts. I’m now a faithful listener of The Daily during my morning commute, and I hear in-depth interviews on The Tim Ferriss Show on trips.

Tampa Bay Partnership recently unveiled the 2018 Regional Competitiveness Report, which tracks our region’s performance on key issues like income, labor force participation, poverty levels and a host of other factors. The region is benchmarked against cities like Atlanta, Denver, Austin, Pittsburgh, San Diego and others.

Women are making progress, albeit slowly, in corporate leadership roles in Florida, according to a new census of Florida’s top public companies. The percentage of women serving as directors of Florida’s 100 largest public companies has increased to 16%, up from 9% in 2010.

A year ago, The Tampa Bay 100 published its first issue. Since October 2016, we’ve covered everything from the best piña colada in town to how to plan an exit strategy for your business. Our 100-word format and mix of interesting topics have helped our readership numbers to nearly double over the year.

Floridians, Texans and many others have weathered storms over the past few weeks. If you’re in a position to help, there are many who need it.

When it comes to professional development for women, it can be hard to find a speaker or topic that is applicable to the workplace realities faced by many women.

I normally love to see a list ranking the Tampa Bay region at the top. But a new report isn’t a reason to rejoice: Tampa ranked third among 30 metro areas for workers who don’t use time off.

B2 Communications’ work is gaining statewide recognition. The firm has been named a finalist for three Radiance Awards, which recognize outstanding strategic public relations programs in Florida.

Over the past decade, women-owned businesses have grown five times faster than the national average, with Florida leading the way.

This special edition of The Tampa Bay 100 highlights 15 great nonprofit organizations that are participating in Give Day Tampa Bay, a 24-hour online giving challenge on May 2 hosted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.