Summer 2024 News & Updates


Dear Valued Clients and Friends,


Happy Summer! I'm excited to write to you from our new offices at One Tampa City Center! This move signifies an important milestone for our firm, reflecting our growth and commitment to providing exceptional service in a modern, efficient environment.


A heartfelt thank you goes to our team for their hard work during this transition. It was quite an undertaking!

This relocation represents more than just a change of address; it represents our dedication to creating an optimal workspace that fosters collaboration, innovation, and productivity for our team and clients. We would be delighted to welcome you to tour our new space. It's an excellent opportunity for us to reconnect and for you to see firsthand how this move will enhance our ability to meet your needs.


As we settle into our new home, we're gearing up for another end of the year busy season. We remain committed to the same values and high-quality service that have defined RGCO since its inception. Our team members remain committed to remaining active in the local community and supporting our local and industry communities.


Thank you for your continued trust and support. We're excited about what the future holds and can't wait to welcome you to our new office!


Kind Regards,

Herman V. Lazzara

Managing Partner

Please update your records with our new suite number, suite 2200. Our street address has stayed the same: 201 North Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

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Announcements Team Highlights

Find out what's happening within the firm and what some of our team members have accomplished.

Sam A. Lazzara Appointed to USF Foundation Board of Directors

The University of South Florida Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed eight dynamic new members, including our own Sam A. Lazzara.


Sam and the other new members will help the foundation advance its vision of inspiring philanthropy and stewarding resources that support USF's pursuit of excellence.


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Julie Davis Named Treasurer of Leadership Tampa Bay

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Jordan Hoerner Promoted to Audit Senior

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Welcome New Team Members

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new RGCO team members! This group's diverse skills and experience will help us continue providing our clients with the highest level of service.


Amber Pilarski - Audit Senior

Dylan Diehl - Audit Manager

Trey Gunter - Tax Staff I

Adam Spalma - Tax Staff I

Chad Lavender - CAS Accountant/Bookeeper

Anthony Romer - Tax Intern

We're Hiring!

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We know our people are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such. Our people shape our firm, which is why we've been one of Tampa Bay's most trusted and respected accounting firms for more than 40 years.

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RGCO Community What we've been up to

Latinos Unidos Scholarship Luncheon

FTBA social at Brick House Tavern + Tap

FICPA) Annual Day of Service

Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year Semi-finalists

ACEC and FES Transportation Conference

The Rainmaker Companies' Nonprofit CPAs & Advisors Summer Meeting

RTO World Conference

RGCO Collection for Clothes To Kids

Where We'll Be In the Coming Weeks

September 4 – Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Distinguished Citizen Dinner in Tampa

September 6 – Florida Southern College Accounting Career Fair in Lakeland

September 10 – Hillsborough Education Foundation EmpowED Luncheon in Tampa

September 14 - Lions World Vision Institute Eye Ball

September 21 – Directions for Living PB&J Run in St. Petersburg

September 24 – National Barn & Storage Rental Association (NBSRA) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI

October 8 - Nonprofit Leadership Center Leadership Conference

October 11 - Camelot Community Care Golf Classic

October 22 - CDC of Tampa Annual Gala

October 26 - Tampa General Hospital Foundation Annual Gala


See the Events Page of our website for a complete list. See you out there!

Save The Date

We are excited to announce the upcoming date for our 7th annual Nonprofit Appreciation Day! Please mark your calendars and join us for a morning of insightful sessions and valuable networking opportunities for the nonprofit sector. We're excited to confirm that speakers from ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Ruth Eckerd Hall, and the Tampa Museum of Art will join us. We're finalizing the agenda and will share more details on our website soon! Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn for up-to-date info!


To RSVP, please email events@rgcocpa.com.


Click here for photos and information from last year’s event, which brought together nearly 200 nonprofit professionals from the Tampa Bay Area. We look forward to another successful event this year!

Reader Poll

We'll randomly draw one name from all respondents to win a $25 Amazon gift card. We'll share the results of this poll in the next edition of The Bottom Line!

Make a selection below for your chance to win

What ice cream flavor is your summer must-have?
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Mint Chocolate Chip
Cookies & Cream
Rocky Road
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Butter Pecan
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Pistachio

Results from our Spring 2024 Edition

POLL QUESTION

If you could have just ONE superpower, what would it be?

RESULTS

The most popular answer was time travel. The second most popular answer was teleportation, with mind control coming in last.

WINNER

Jonas Reno (his answer: immortality). Congrats Jonas!

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