Jo-Lynn Brown 
A lot has happened in the world of Brian Murphy since Tampa Bay Business and Wealth featured him on its cover in December 2018. His business, ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity firm, based in Tampa, has grown substantially, his company’s name is now featured all over the country, associated with one of the biggest college bowl games, … Read more
Canviiy, an ethnic health care company based in Tampa, has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for ethnic hair, scalp and skincare products with Premier. This new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms, pre-negotiated by Premier, to meet the unique needs of diverse patients, according … Read more
The Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, took place at The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. Nearly 200 came out for the event, raising $415,000 for care and support programs, research and advocacy initiatives from the Alzheimer’s Association. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of … Read more
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has acquired C&C Boat Works, a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota, expanding MarineMax’s Minnesota footprint to five locations. C&C Boat Works is a family-owned business that has been in operation for more than 60 years. The dealership features boats from Barletta, Cobalt, Harris, Nautique, and more. “The addition of C&C … Read more
Ellison Development has announced a major, community-driven, mixed-use project, centered around a new YMCA building. The development plans include a new 110,000-square-foot Central City YMCA facility, a hotel, residential units, with 10 percent reserved for affordable housing, and office and retail space, spanning more than 6 acres. Casey Ellison, chief executive officer of Ellison Development, … Read more
A look back at our June 2023 cover story, revisiting the Gonzmart family and the legacy that helped define Tampa’s dining scene.
The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship was held at the Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor. Taylor Moore shot 10 under par 274, with a closing 67, to win on the PGA TOUR for the first time. While it is too early for a final accounting, Tracy West, tournament director, said in a statement that she is … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Fran Galati, an owner of Galati (along with her brothers), who also functions as human resources and information technology director, at Galati Yachts. Presenting sponsors included the CI Group, Corex Legal, Mauldin & Jenkins. The host sponsor was Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi, in … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will be joined by University of South Florida President Rhea Law, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., to present the keys to new Habitat homeowners, the Louch Family. Law was named Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s overall winner in its inaugural Tampa Bay Business Women awards program, … Read more
The American Cancer Society has named Lindsey Langley-Liboriero as senior executive director, Southwest Florida. Based in Tampa, she will lead a cross-functional staff responsible for raising more than $7 million annually to fund cancer research and support services for cancer patients, according to a statement. Langely-Liboreiro joined the ACS team in Nashville, in 2019. As … Read more
