Former Florida Senate President Tom Lee has been named chief executive officer of the newly established Pepin Family Office. In his role, Lee will oversee strategic initiatives, manage investment efforts and guide the family’s philanthropic endeavors, aimed at benefiting the Tampa Bay community, according to a statement. “The Pepin Family and I are deeply committed … Read more
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, a Tampa law firm, has named Tenille Turner-Trigg as its first female chief operating officer. Turner-Trigg, a Tampa native, has been with the firm for over two decades. Her first role in the firm was human resource coordinator, in 2002. In her new role, she will oversee operations across the firm’s … Read more
Nominations are open for the Top 100 Women-Led Business Awards, honoring the innovative, impactful and powerhouse women-led businesses making waves across the state. The deadline to nominate is Jan. 24. Nomination Eligibility The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida list is ranked through an algorithm considering revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits. Here’s what … Read more
The Children’s Dream Fund will host its annual Dreammaker Luncheon on March 5, at Armature Works in Tampa. The event will honor Randy Ware, founder and chief executive officer of WestCMR, as the 2025 Dreammaker of the Year. Ware has supported the Children’s Dream Fund since 2009, including a seven-year tenure on its board of … Read more
The Hotel Zamora, located in St. Pete Beach, has reopened following a $7.5 million renovation that transformed the property into a 4-star luxury hotel. The project also introduced Azura Coastal Kitchen & Bar, a new restaurant offering a Mediterranean-inspired menu with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Sherman Associates, a Minneapolis-based real estate developer, spearheaded the renovations, … Read more
Fifteen startups join the initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity innovation
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside broke ground on its first home in Hernando County. The nonprofit announced its expansion into Hernando County in 2024, and rebranded as Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside later in the year. Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside has served over 900 families since its founding nearly 40 years ago. The … Read more
Miller Electric is set to be acquired by EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME), a provider of mechanical and electrical construction services, as well as industrial and energy infrastructure services. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025. Until the acquisition is complete, the two companies will … Read more
Eduardo Iniguez has been named chief executive officer of Nickelytics, a mobility-focused advertising firm based in Tampa and owned by Kiwibot, a robotics company. Iniguez, who has more than 15 years of experience in leadership across technology and aerospace sectors, will guide the company’s efforts to integrate autonomous delivery robots into out-of-home advertising. The technology … Read more
