On the Scene: Project Dynamo’s Red, White & Rescued Gala (PHOTOS)

Project Dynamo, a nonprofit based in Tampa that helps those impacted in disaster areas and conflict zones throughout the world, held its Red, White & Rescued Gala, at Armature Works, in Tampa. 

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Angel Gonzalez promoted to West Florida division president at SouthState Bank

Angel Gonzalez has been promoted to West Florida division president at SouthState Bank. Gonzalez previously was the Hillsborough market president for SouthState Bank. He has been with CenterState, now SouthState, since 2007, when he began his career as a management trainee. He’s served as the Hillsborough market president since April 2017. “West Florida boasts one

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Kolter Urban selects Moss Construction as general contractor for ONE Tampa (RENDERINGS)

Kolter Urban has selected Moss Construction as the general contractor for ONE Tampa, a 42-story, 225-residence development, in Downtown Tampa. Moss, a general contracting firm, has worked on projects like Cora Water Street Tampa, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota, St Regis Resort and Residences Longboat Key and Auberge Beach Residences & Spa

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On the Scene: ReliaQuest Bowl Contract Signing Party 2024 (PHOTOS)

The ReliaQuest Bowl celebrated its 2024 Contract Signing Party, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 1, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and be telecast nationally, on ESPN2

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ServisFirst Bank announces new vice presidents in the West Central Florida region

ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), added four new executives in the West Central Florida Region. ServisFirst Bank Tampa added Kaela Lerner as senior vice president, treasury management sales, and Tiffany Rodriguez as vice president, commercial banking officer. George Nicolopoulos joins ServisFirst Bank Sarasota as vice president, commercial banking. Philip de Freitas joins

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Florida Polytechnic launches official search for new president

Florida Polytechnic University has, officially, launched its search for the next president of the university. The University’s Board of Trustees approved the presidential position criteria recommended by its presidential search committee. With this Board’s approval, the committee will move forward with the search process and, subsequent, review of candidates. “I am eager to fully begin

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Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival returns to Tampa in April 2024 (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival has announced it will return to Tampa from April 9 through April 13, 2024. Presented by Breakthru Beverage Florida and GOYA Foods, hosted with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the festival launched in 2023. This year’s festival lineup includes the Chef Showdown competition, featuring

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Things to do: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa and its signature restaurant, Latitude 28°, are offering a celebration to ring in the New Year. The event offering includes a dinner at Latitude 28° and a New Year’s Eve party that will have live music, a champagne toast and other festivities leading up to a waterfront view

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Cover Update: Michael Lundy

In October 2019, when Michael Lundy graced the cover of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, he shared big plans for OLDER LUNDY, including expanding into Pinellas County.  As founder and managing partner of the Tampa-based law firm, he had his sights set on growth and 2020 was going to be a big year.  Looking back

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Tampa Bay business leaders find value in partnering with the ReliaQuest Bowl 

The ReliaQuest Bowl, hosted by the Tampa Bay Bowl Association, is one of the most popular bowl games in the United States.  On New Year’s Day, the nationally televised game brings together teams from the SEC and the Big Ten or ACC.  The annual Bowl game has an economic impact worth $1.1 billion and has

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CI Group announces major leadership promotions

The CI Group, a seller of interior and industrial products, has made two promotions in its leadership team, in Tampa. Gilbert Broco (pictured above) has been named president and Lauren Menendez has been named vice president – Tampa market. In his new role, Broco will manage the company’s day-to-day operations across all seven locations and

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Things to do: Holiday fun in Tampa Bay

Festive Holiday Happenings at The Shops at Wiregrass Symphony in Lights: The Symphony in Lights, presented by AdventHealth Wesley Chapel —witness magnificent trees, dazzling lights, holiday harmonies and nightly snowfalls, starting every hour at 6 p.m., through December 31. Photos with Santa: Capture the magic of the holiday season with Santa photos, at The Shops at Wiregrass.

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