Jo-Lynn Brown 
BayFirst National Bank celebrated the opening of its 11th full-service banking center, becoming the first full-service financial institution to operate in the Newtown community, in North Sarasota, where it previously operated a loan production office and financial resource center. The opening comes six months after BayFirst purchased the building it had been renting, since 2022, … Read more
Edward Valaitis, managing partner with Edison Avenue, started his mergers and acquisition firm, 12 years ago, after having helped to build a top-five INC. Magazine company, serving as a strategy advisor to Fortune 500 companies and being a partner in a large regional CPA firm. He is the author of the Amazon best-seller “Exit Like … Read more
Marrin Costello Jewelry Marrin Costello, founder of Marrin Costello Jewelry, opened the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location, in Tampa’s Palma Ceia neighborhood. Pictured here, the Gabriella Chain, $198, available in gold and silver. marrincostellojewelry.com Fope at International Diamond Center Fope EKA collection Flex’it bracelet with diamond pave in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. Price Upon … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a provider of medical gas testing, inspection, certification and calibration, has acquired MicronPA, a calibration services company, based in York, Pennsylvania. The addition of MicronPA to MTA’s family of companies expands the brand’s calibration services offerings and its capabilities into additional industries. MicronPA was founded in 1997, by Avyayam and Rashmi Dave. MicronPA … Read more
The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection has been named the exclusive hotel partner for the Dalí’s upcoming exhibition, “Dalí & The Impressionists.” This new Dalí showcase, which runs until April 28, features a selection of 22 French Impressionist paintings by 18 artists, many of which are on view for the very first time … Read more
Regions Bank has appointed two key leaders who will guide the company’s services for consumers and businesses throughout Mobile, Alabama and along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bruner Binion will serve as Regions’ new market executive for Mobile, and surrounding communities, and Tina Gilmore was promoted to serve as consumer banking executive for the bank’s … Read more
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, in downtown Sarasota, opened the first completed part of its master-planned campus, which adds 188,030 square feet of new facilities and amenities to its botanical gardens complex and restaurant. The new facilities include the Morganroth Family Living Energy Access Facility, which houses a garden-to-plate restaurant, gift shop, vertical gardens, parking and … Read more
Serena by the Sea, a waterfront condominium project by Valor Capital, which is still completing construction, has listed its largest unit for sale. The unit, listed for $2,999,000, has an open-concept layout, panoramic views and an interior that blends modern aesthetics with custom-made Italian finishes, hardwood bedroom floors and large porcelain tiles in all living … Read more
More than 2,500 impacted by Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia, came out for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, at Amalie Arena. Participants raised more than $425,000 to find a cure and for local care and support services.
The University Area Community Development Corporation hosted its 25th anniversary gala, the Silver Jubilee, at T. Pepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa.
