BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) has appointed Lynetta Tipton Steed as executive vice president and head of business banking for its Florida and Texas markets. Steed will oversee business banking operations in both states, focusing on strategic growth initiatives and expanding the bank’s business loan portfolio. She will also work closely with BankUnited’s commercial banking teams. She … Read more
The Gasworx redevelopment, in Ybor City, has secured a $182 million construction loan from Bank OZK, advancing work on three key parcels in the 50-acre project. The financing will fund development on blocks E1, E2 and E3, which include residential, retail and office space. Prague-headquartered PPF Group has joined KETTLER and local developer Darryl Shaw … Read more
Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has started his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. “I am honored to lead the CEO Council into 2025 and look forward to building upon our strong foundation to foster growth and innovation within our business community,” says … Read more
Contributed by Troy Atlas, Storm Shielder in chief, Home Safety Solutions Tampa Bay is no stranger to the threat of hurricane season. Yet, the 2024 storm season was a stark reminder of the unpredictable and potential devastation of these forces of nature. As a region uniquely positioned in the path of major hurricanes, Tampa Bay … Read more
⊲ Valley Bank associates, including Senior Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking Joe Chillura, Chief People Officer Yvonne Surowiec and Chief Executive Officer Ira Robbins, volunteered with Metropolitan Ministries and Feeding Tampa Bay to support hurricane recovery efforts in the Tampa Bay area, donating $80,000 to local nonprofits and providing essential resources to affected communities. … Read more
Under Oscar Horton’s leadership, Sun State International Trucks grew from a floundering dealership into a powerhouse. Today, the company’s revenue is on track to reach $250 million. It has six locations and 250-plus employees. Horton also has a large, giving heart and a strong relationship with the University of South Florida, where he supports student … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced the finalists for its 2025 Women Who Win Awards. (Scroll down for individual slides) Women Who Win is a unique awards program, created by TBBW Magazine, to recognize distinguished women leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves recognition. Judges looked at business and professional success, community involvement and mentorship, … Read more
Gerene Keesler’s parents were told she would not live past the age of two. She grew up having seizures and her parents were told it meant there was a 98 percent chance she had epilepsy. But, for most of her childhood, she was shepherded along the standard path. “They could not handle having a differently wired … Read more
Address: 2926 Coffee Pot Blvd NE, St. Petersburg Specs: 4 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms | 5,801 square feet List price: $7,900,000 Located along the shores of Coffee Pot Bayou, this contemporary waterfront estate, built in 2022, offers a blend of luxury and modern design. A wraparound porch welcomes visitors, while natural light pours into the … Read more
If you’re reading this, you already know that sales can be a challenging business—constant rejections, numerous dead ends, endless price quotes and proposals that often don’t lead to anything. It’s tough work. When a prospect doesn’t buy, the blame often falls on them. “They weren’t really interested but acted like they were. The timing wasn’t … Read more
