Truist Financial Corp. has named Ryan Booher as its new Tampa Bay market president and elevated Orlando-based executive Steve Fisher to a broader commercial sales role. Booher, who has over 20 years of experience in corporate, middle-market and government banking, will lead Truist’s efforts to expand relationships with clients and raise the company’s profile in … Read more
Chris Chatterton, president of Bay Food Brokerage and a 2005 graduate of Jesuit High School, has been appointed to the Jesuit High School Foundation. Founded in 1960, the Foundation is an independent advisory group of alumni, parents and friends that supports the growth and long-term vision of Jesuit High School. Members are nominated, vetted by … Read more
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Port Tampa Bay’s “A+” rating on approximately $62.3 million in outstanding revenue bonds and notes, maintaining a stable outlook for the port’s financial future. The rating reflects the port’s diversified operating revenues, supported by long-term contractual agreements, stable liquidity, low leverage and a capital plan largely funded by grants and port … Read more
The Schemmel Soda Group, a leading luxury real estate team formerly with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has joined Douglas Elliman’s Sarasota office, at 1350 Main St. Led by Joel Schemmel and Donna Soda, the team was ranked Premier Sotheby’s No. 1 team, in Sarasota and Manatee counties, since 2019, and the No. 1 small team … Read more
Metropolitan Ministries has launched its first-ever residential housing program in Pinellas County, through a partnership with the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. The new initiative expands the nonprofit’s services beyond hunger relief and prevention programs by providing stable housing for families experiencing homelessness, according to a statement. The Free Clinic is contributing two residential facilities, as … Read more
Judy Genshaft, University of South Florida president emerita, gifted the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council $200,000 via the Genspiration Foundation, a family philanthropic initiative dedicated to education, health and community development. The gift is meant to fund a new internship program designed to train the next generation of economic development professionals. The inaugural cohort of … Read more
For fifty years, The Melting Pot has been more than a fondue restaurant — it’s been the backdrop to first dates, anniversaries and unforgettable celebrations. But don’t mistake longevity for complacency. Under newly appointed Chief Executive Officer John “JC” Crawford, the iconic brand is stepping into a bold new chapter — and it’s doing so … Read more
Pasco Kids First Children’s Advocacy Center will host its fourth annual Paint the Night Blue fundraiser on Nov. 7, at the Kontos Community Center, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The evening begins with cocktails, at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and a night of live music, dancing and a silent auction. … Read more
The Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next president and CEO following a global search.
Seedfunders, an investment group that backs startups with a minimum viable product but little or no revenue, announced that its portfolio company Intelligent Observation has been acquired by HID Global Corporation for $14 million, in cash. Founded by entrepreneur Seth Freedman, Intelligent Observation develops equipment and software that helps health care facilities monitor and manage … Read more
