Month: August 2022

MarineMax announces $480 million acquisition of global entity

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Clearwater-based MarineMax (NYSE: HZO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting, which owns and operates a collection of marina assets and a yacht management platform in global yachting destinations. MarineMax will acquire IGY Marinas for $480 million, in cash, with an additional potential earnout of up to $100 million two years … Read more

Up & Comers: Dawn Morgan

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its first Up & Comers special section.

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.

In this first section, we selected eight professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature these quarterly and will continue to accept nominations on a rolling basis.

Selection is done internally and is based on both your nomination form and your letters of recommendation.

Want to submit? Email me at Jbrown@ TBBWmag.com.

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Up & Comers: Basha Ferdinand

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its first Up & Comers special section.

The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.

In this first section, we selected eight professionals to highlight, but don’t fret if you turned in materials, or were nominated, and don’t see your recognition yet. We will feature these quarterly and will continue to accept nominations on a rolling basis.

Selection is done internally and is based on both your nomination form and your letters of recommendation.

Want to submit? Email me at Jbrown@ TBBWmag.com.

Read more

A day at the beach… with Morgan Clay, owner of the Cabana Club (PHOTOS)

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By Brooke Palmer Kuhl The Cabana Club is a new, luxury service offered on the shores of the beautiful beaches of Pinellas County. Part concierge, part beach attaché, let the Cabana Club make your beach day an unforgettable one. With a myriad of options to choose from, your day can be tailored to you and … Read more

How a trip to Japan proved crucial to molding the business methods of Andrew Koenig, CEO of City Furniture

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Andrew Koenig’s thirst for knowledge is palpable. While still in college, the CEO of the thriving, and ubiquitous, City Furniture, which is based in Fort Lauderdale and operates nearly two dozen Florida showrooms, traveled more than halfway across the world to learn about excellence in production from the best: Toyota. Hungry luxury companies (such as … Read more

Bravado Health names new CEO, to move headquarters to Tampa Bay area

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ScriptRx, Bravado Health and TreatRx, a group of digital health technology companies, have promoted Mallory Tai Taylor, currently chief operating and financial officer of the three entities, as its new chief executive officer, effective August 1. Taylor succeeds Chris Lazzara, who has been unanimously elected as non-executive chairman of the three entities. “I am honored … Read more

MarineMax acquires Texas marina

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MarineMax has expanded its presence in Texas by acquiring Endeavour Marina, in Seabrook. Endeavour Marina is a full-service marina, serving the greater Seabrook market, and is located on Clear Lake. As of August 1, 2022, the MarineMax team will begin running marina operations. The Endeavour team will remain. Russell Burns, general manager of MarineMax Houston, … Read more

‘Decommoditizing’ your products and services

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Jim Marshall

Does it bother you when prospects treat your specialized products, and services like a commodity? Are you tired of having to discount deals to win competitive situations? Salespeople generally don’t like talking about these things because it really hurts their pride—and deep down, it even makes them question the purpose of their existence, professionally speaking.  For … Read more