S3 E3 | "Healthy Oceans Equals Healthy People": Boosting Quality of Life in Tampa Bay

Roger Germann, President and CEO of The Florida Aquarium, sits down with Owen LaFave to discuss why turning Tampa Bay into a cultural gem of Florida is a worthwhile investment. Having reached the milestone of serving over 1 million visitors per year for the past two years, The Florida Aquarium – rated among the top 10 aquariums in the nation – is a prime example of how an attraction can engage the local community and expand beyond tourism dependence, resulting in an economic impact of over $300 million annually. When Roger first came to Tampa Bay and claimed he wanted to double the aquarium's $21 million budget, some may have had doubts – but he's done it! Learn how reinvesting in the facility, focusing on education and conservation, listening to members, reconnecting with locals, and prioritizing regional partnerships/vendors has led not only to market success and a $45 million expansion but to improved quality of life for the residents of Tampa Bay. As Roger likes to say, it's your Florida aquarium.   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC