Why Tampa Bay’s middle-market M&A activity remains strong

Business leaders finalize a deal during a meeting alongside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline.

As Tampa Bay moves toward 2026, mergers and acquisitions activity across the region continues to gain momentum, particularly in the middle market. Strong population growth, a resilient local economy and a business-friendly environment continue to attract both strategic and financial buyers. At the same time, a growing number of founder-led companies are approaching succession decisions. … Read more