The Morgan Automotive Group, based in Tampa, has acquired Wilde Automotive Group’s Sarasota dealerships. The three dealerships will be renamed to be the all-new Lexus of Sarasota, Honda of Sarasota and Jaguar Land Rover Sarasota, according to a statement. “We have been doing business in the Sarasota market now for over a decade with our … Read more
For the last 13 years, Kristen McCall has been a leader in health care philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area, starting with her work for All Children’s Hospital then her leadership at the American Heart Association Tampa Bay to her current role as regional vice president for the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Working in philanthropy … Read more
By Joanne Sullivan, director of community relations for USF Health Do you know someone who seems to know everybody in the community? Political office holders, high profile community and business leaders, it seems no one is beyond their reach? These connectors have a knack for building relationships that stand the test of time. They keep … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, a startup accelerator in Tampa, is moving its offices into a new downtown location, across the street from its current location. This new location will better accommodate the organization’s expanding programs and growing membership, according to a statement. The move is to accommodate the increased demand on Wave membership, and in-person programming … Read more
The team at Beachwood Seafood in Oldsmar pays attention to details. From the thoughtfully curated interior space to the edible flowers used as a garnish, the details help set this restaurant apart from others. And those details transcend through the menu. Chef James Mitchell creates dishes that combine accessible ingredients and artful presentations with delicious … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a Pinellas Park-based provider of equipment, testing, maintenance and certification services for medical gas systems and clean rooms, has announced an investment by PNC Riverarch Capital, a middle-market equity firm, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “We are excited to join forces with PNC Riverarch. We have spent years building the infrastructure to support … Read more
LCG Capital Advisors has announced the strategic partnership between Florida Energy Water & Air, a fully integrated sales, installation and service contractor providing water treatment systems, water heaters, HVAC and related products, with Compass Group Equity Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. LCG served as the investment banker to FEWA in connection with … Read more
By Sean Marcil, managing partner at CirrusTel In 2020, we had to send our employees home and figure out how they would be able to continue to perform their jobs, virtually, overnight. There was no time to go through the normal procurement cycle, do a proof of concept or truly vet a solution before it … Read more
Vistage Florida, an executive membership organization, has named Cindy Hesterman its new chief executive officer. Hesterman, a Tampa Bay area chair for more than 20 years, succeeds board member Mike Earley, who was named CEO when Kelly Scott passed away, unexpectedly, in October 2021. Scott, the son of Horatio Alger award winner Red Scott, had … Read more
Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel and Metropolitan Ministries are partnering up to collect food donations on August 20. The Wesley Chapel Volkswagen location, led by Scott Fink, and Metropolitan Ministries, led by Tim Marks, have worked together to create “Miracles in Pasco,” which collects food and monetary donations to help get homeless Pasco County families off … Read more
