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
Robert “Bob” Stahl founded Stahl & Associates, in 1983. Fast forward to 2023, the company became part of Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance firms. At the time of the partnership, Stahl & Associates was the largest privately held insurance agency in Florida. But numbers only tell part of the story. What really
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As Morgan Auto Group looks toward the future, father and son remain in lockstep about what comes next. Brett is firmly at the helm as chief executive officer, pushing forward with modern technology, expanded markets and bold acquisitions. Larry remains fully active in the business as a trusted chairman and mentor, offering perspective and strategic
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its July CEO Connect with Robert “Bob” Stahl, of Stahl & Associates, in Clearwater. Sponsors of the evening included Raymond James, Susan Terry Foundation and Spartan Contracting Co. The event was hosted by CAN Community Health. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso
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In 2022, after 20 years of chairing groups, Cindy Hesterman was named chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. She was the only woman among 13 candidates and is the first woman to hold the top spot in the organization’s history. Through her professional achievements, her identity isn’t rooted in titles or accolades. Her truest compass has
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NYCFC names Visit Tampa Bay a tourism partner as preseason training begins in Florida.
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Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.
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Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities,
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Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.
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