⊲ ABA Centers of Florida opened its first autism care center, in Tampa, a 14,300-square-foot facility designed to provide individualized applied behavior analysis therapy, with a focus on reducing wait times for diagnosis and treatment. (Photos above)
⊲ Hyde Park Capital, in Tampa, announced that VitalTech, a provider of virtual care solutions, has been acquired by CoachCare, marking CoachCare’s eighth acquisition since 2023 and expanding its remote patient monitoring and care management capabilities.
⊲ Santiago C. Corrada, president and chief executive officer of Visit Tampa Bay, has been named to the U.S. Travel Association’s executive board for a two-year term, where he will help advocate for the $2.8 trillion travel industry.
⊲ Symphonic Distribution, in Tampa, has launched “Tírame Por Face,” a Spanish-language podcast hosted by Dominican media personality Jennifer Mota, highlighting the personal stories of artists shaping the Latin Urbano music scene.
⊲ Tampa Mayor Jane Castor presented the Key to the City to College HUNKS co-founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman during the company’s 20th anniversary franchise convention, recognizing their entrepreneurial success and community contributions, including hurricane cleanup efforts.
⊲ The University of Tampa has named Michael T. “Mike” Stephenson as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs, with his tenure beginning June 1.
⊲ Berkeley Preparatory School, in Tampa, has received Cigna’s 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation for its commitment to employee well-being.
⊲ Janette Carter Baker, vice president of marketing at Visit Tampa Bay, has been named one of HSMAI’s 2024 “Top 25 Extraordinary Minds,” recognizing her leadership and impact on Tampa Bay tourism.
⊲ The North Tampa Bay Chamber has appointed Angelique Lenox as its 2025 board chair, making her the first Black woman to hold the position in the organization’s history.
⊲ Bank of America has opened a new financial center and drive-thru ATM in Tampa’s Town ‘n’ Country neighborhood, at 8302 W Hillsborough Ave., expanding its retail banking, lending and small business services in the region.
⊲ Shumaker Partner Greg Yadley chaired the 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute, in Tampa, where Acting U.S. SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda delivered his first major public address since taking office.
⊲ Tampa General Hospital has opened a dedicated Military & Veteran Primary Care Center, in Tampa, repurposing a clinic to provide primary care, behavioral health and pharmacy services exclusively for veterans, reservists and National Guard members.
⊲ Moffitt Cancer Center has become the first standalone cancer center in the world to open a Nikon Center of Excellence, enhancing its capabilities in advanced imaging and cancer research.
⊲ ServisFirst Bank has named veteran banker Krys Patterson as senior vice president of commercial banking for the Tampa Bay region, where she will oversee business development and client relationships.
⊲ The Glazer Children’s Museum has been ranked No. 10 on USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its first national recognition and making it the only Florida children’s museum on the list.