Editor's
Note
Summertime
Ahhh, those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer… It’s a
time when even the most dedicated workaholic will lapse
into mini mind vacations. You know the feeling; you have
a big launch you’re preparing for and then you walk
outside and get zapped between the ears with the
sensation of temporary laziness. Not to worry! Our most
creative ideas come from a relaxed mind.
Living in Tampa Bay allows us a little more latitude as
we can enjoy a walk on the beach without ever having to
board a plane. We can spend our lunch hour on a tropical
deck soaking up the warm Gulf breeze. We can be on
vacation, and change our attitude, any time we choose
with very little effort.
This month we look at stories of how our alluring
paradise turns vacationers into local entrepreneurs.
With all the negative reports about the economy,
insurance issues and real estate slumps, the cost of
living in Tampa Bay still remains one of the lowest in
the nation. Our climate and lifestyle are the envy of
much of our country and overseas.
With so many companies locating branches or relocating
their operations offices in Tampa Bay, business travel
is of great importance. Tampa International Airport
traditionally ranks among the top airports for ease of
use. Our travel conscious area is a hub for multiple
executive jet services, 3 of which we profile in this
issue.
The close proximity of Orlando and its resident,
entertainment, production giants has raised the curtain
for the film industry to scout out Tampa Bay. The Bay
Area is breaking out of its Cocoon and is attracting
high level talent, such as; actor/producer Jim
Fitzpatrick. Jim has returned home to stage his movie
production company on Tampa Bay’s back lot.
What would summer be without fishing? Actually what
would Tampa Bay be without fishing? This issue BABM
introduces John Oliverio, the creator of the anchor
replacement, Power Pole, the boat stabilizer that is
kind to our shallow water eco-system. Once again we meet
an entrepreneur that turned his passion into an
extremely successful business.
Summer is the time for relaxed schedules, road trips,
boating, fishing, reconnecting with our friends and
family. As we head into the next few months, embrace our
tremendous Tampa Bay. Be a tourist in your own hometown.
Enjoy and appreciate what people from around the world
save for months and sometimes years to experience, an
unforgettable and brief encounter with our “vacation”
home.
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