Frameworks promotes chief operating officer and fills managing director role

Frameworks, a Tampa Bay nonprofit that partners with educators and community organizations to teach emotional intelligence to children of all ages, has announced a promotion, and new hire, in its leadership team. Whitney Allgood was promoted to the chief operating officer. She has more than 25 years of experience in K-12 education and organizational leadership. … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: One Park West (RENDERINGS)

Property Markets Group (PMG) and MoneyShow have announced plans for One Park West, an elevated, 18-story condominium development in the Downtown Sarasota Waterfront District.  With residences priced from $1 million, One Park West will feature fully finished one, two and three-bedroom private residences, as well as a penthouse collection. Designed by Sarasota-based firm Hoyt Architects, … Read more

Animal rescue organization celebrates five years with its first fundraising dinner

The Mercy Full Project, a Tampa Bay nonprofit dedicated to animal rescue, founded in 2019 in the trunk of Founder Heydi Acuna’s car, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and holding a fundraising dinner, on September 13, at Tampa River Center. Mercy Full Project helps animals that need medical assistance, shelter animals facing euthanasia, behavioral cases … Read more

A new coffee brand enters the Tampa market

Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru specialty coffee brand based in the Southeast, plans to expand to the Tampa Bay area with an agreement to develop four stores. The company has already expanded into Orlando, and other areas of Central Florida. Ellianos currently operates 54 stores, including eight stores in Jacksonville. The brand’s menu has Signature Creations … Read more

Local dental lab expands in Hillsborough County

Cadmus Dental Lab, a creator of dental prosthetics, plans to increase its space with a new lease and increase its staff over the next three years. The Tampa-based company has leased 21,400 square feet, at 5701 East Hillsborough Avenue, in the NetPark business park, and plans to grow from 50 employees to 100. Cadmus will … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with the Micha Seal (PHOTOS and VIDEO)  

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Micha Seal, chief executive officer and founder of Watermelon Swim, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event were Holland & Knight and The William Stanley CFO Group. The event was hosted at Perform 24, in Tampa. Photos by Pamella Lee and video by Empowering Creative.

Rob Elder’s offroad adventure wasn’t a bumpy one, but he made it his own

In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, is where Robert “Rob” Elder’s story begins. With car dealerships being where his family made a name for itself, in the professional world, the location is fitting. He, his brother Tony and sister Stephanie run the Elder Automotive empire today. Elder as president and chief executive officer of the … Read more