Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced 45 finalists for its 2025 Apogee Awards program, along with two exceptional honors for TBBW’s Icon Award and the newly created Impact Award. After a day of deliberations in TBBW’s external conference room, five judges selected the finalists from nearly 200 submissions. The Apogee Awards is a unique
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Brett and Larry Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group, in Tampa. Sponsors of the evening included BankUnited, Home Safety Solutions, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, nPerspective and Source 1 Solutions. The event was hosted by Porsche Tampa. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video
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Boston-based technology services provider Thrive has acquired Abacode, a managed cybersecurity and compliance company headquartered in Tampa. The deal marks Thrive’s second acquisition of 2025 and reinforces its focus on helping mid-market businesses meet increasingly complex regulatory demands across industries such as health care, finance and government. Abacode specializes in integrating cybersecurity and compliance into
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Don’t look now, but 2025 is already halfway in the books. Whether you and your sales team are ahead of target, stuck in a slump or somewhere in between, the second half of the year is your moment to reset, refocus and rally. Summer isn’t the time to coast—top performers know there is no off-season
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When Phil Lee stepped into the role of market president for Florida Blue’s West Florida region, just over a year ago, he wasn’t just filling a high-profile executive position. He was inheriting a legacy left by the late David Pizzo, a beloved and influential leader who helped shape the region’s health care landscape for over
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Tampa’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Lilac at The Tampa EDITION, is evolving its dining experience with a newly expanded menu format. Guests can now choose between an eight-course chef-guided tasting menu or a personalized à la carte selection, marking the first time the restaurant has offered both options. Led by chef and restaurateur John Fraser of JF
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Cushman & Wakefield has announced that Brent Miller has joined its Tampa office as managing director, strengthening the firm’s tenant advisory services. Miller brings more than 24 years of experience representing corporate occupiers, with a track record that includes over 600 office leasing and related transactions totaling more than $800 million in value, according to
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Palomar Holdings and Neptune Flood, in St. Petersburg, have announced a strategic partnership that will make Neptune the exclusive managing general agent for Palomar’s flood insurance offerings. Neptune’s proprietary platform uses data science and machine learning to deliver rapid quotes and bind policies, offering an alternative to the National Flood Insurance Program. Palomar’s agents will
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When Bob Stahl talks about his life and career, he doesn’t dwell much on milestones or accolades. “I never really thought about it that way,” he says. “I just woke up every day and went to work.” Sounds simple enough, but maybe more nonchalant than you’d think, considering the size and scope of his business.
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Yo Mama’s Foods, the Clearwater-based maker of clean-label pasta sauces, condiments and dressings, will be featured on ABC’s Good Morning America on July 3 during the “Deals & Steals” segment. The national recognition marks a milestone for the Florida-founded brand, which has grown from a kitchen-table startup into a product line now carried in more
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Director Zach Wiersma will lead firm’s Southeast growth from new Florida location
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Berkeley Preparatory School has received $5 million in endowment gifts from two Tampa Bay families, funds that will directly support teaching excellence at the school. The Shah Family and the Taneja Family made the contributions during the 2024–2025 school year. Nita and Rupesh Shah committed $3 million to the Berkeley Endowment for Teaching Excellence, which
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