Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman, chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. M.E. Wilson, Hyde Park Capital, Holland & Knight and Kuducom sponsored the event. Five Labs, in Tampa, hosted the event. Photos by Heike Sabo | Video by Empowering Creative
Tampa Bay real estate veteran Mark Middleton has joined Compass, bringing his team and more than $22 million, in 2024 sales, to the brokerage. Middleton, founder of Silver Trident Realty, is a University of South Florida graduate and longtime Dunedin resident, he ranks in the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide and serves as … Read more
Attorney, civic leader and public education advocate Sean Shaw has been named chairman of the board for the Hillsborough Education Foundation, stepping into the role on May 29. Shaw, who previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and was the state’s first African American nominee for attorney general, brings decades of legal experience and … Read more
More than 400 children across Hillsborough County will have access to summer camps this year, thanks to new funding from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. In response to increased demand, the Children’s Board has approved $471,329 to expand summer camp offerings at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. The additional support … Read more
Three of Pinellas County’s beach destinations have been named among the best in Florida. In USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Clearwater Beach ranked No. 2, Treasure Island Beach landed at No. 3 and St. Pete Beach came in at No. 7, on the list of “Best Beaches in Florida.” The results are determined by … Read more
Calvary Church, a faith institution in Clearwater, is expanding its educational mission with the launch of Calvary Christian College. The higher education institution will open its doors on August 18, 2025, offering Christ-centered academic programs designed to prepare students for ministry and leadership roles, both locally and globally. “Calvary Christian College helps students fulfill God’s … Read more
SeacatLine has added a third vessel to its Costa Rica–Tampa Bay route. The M/V Progreso joins the M/V Pia Express on the weekly service between Puerto Moin and Port Tampa Bay, offering a five-day transit time and added cargo capacity. The expanded schedule aims to provide more flexibility for regional shippers and importers. The Progreso … Read more
Eisenhower Property Group has announced plans for The Landing, a $27 million private social club coming to the growing Two Rivers master-planned community, in Zephyrhills. Designed as a high-end lifestyle hub, the 23,000-square-foot club will offer exclusive amenities for residents of select Two Rivers neighborhoods. Features include eight pickleball courts, four Har-Tru tennis courts, a … Read more
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, better known as Coke Florida, was recognized as one of the nation’s top privately held companies, earning a spot on the 2025 U.S. Best Managed Companies list presented by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This marks the fourth consecutive year the Tampa-based bottler has received the honor, elevating it to … Read more
