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March 5 saw over 140 commercial real estate professionals recognize Alex Sink as a trailblazer in the business world. Guests watched a short video recognizing Alex in her professional and personal life. Many guests were thrilled to have the chance to wish her well in person. Her daughter Lexi Crawford spoke eloquently about Alex as a mother and a business woman. It was a great event, which CREW Tampa Bay holds annually to spotlight those women that have blazed a trail to help those of us that come now to know anything is possible. They inspire us to do great things personally and professionally.

 In a sign of an improving economy, land that’s priced right in desirable locations is being snapped up by developers and homebuilders around the Tampa Bay area. And in some cases, the deals are being done before a property is listed, showing the importance of having a network of industry contacts that can help uncover opportunities that aren’t widely known.

Florida Business Interiors first started conducting business in the Tampa Bay area in 2006, with a small team, acting as a branch office of FBI Lake Mary, representing the Haworth brand. Fast forward to 2007 and in April of that year, Kevin Baker agreed to take over the dealership with an eventual goal of acquiring the Office Furniture dealership from its Lake Mary parent by December 2012.  For Kevin this was a chance of a lifetime...

Following the oustanding success of the 2012 Excellence Awards CREW Tampa Bay has confirmed their Awards Gala Dinner date for 2013 as Thursday, December 5.  Over 250 guests attended the Fire and Ice Dinner at the historic Vinoy Hotel in St. Petersburg with guest of honor Mayor Bill Foster.  Leading organizations such as Penn Florida, Masters Construction and ABI Companies were leading supporters of the event.  More pictures of the event are on the website and the chapter office can provide copies of any picture.