Jo-Lynn Brown 
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
Director Zach Wiersma will lead firm’s Southeast growth from new Florida location
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 … Read more
Allan Morris appointed as new CEO, ushering in the next chapter of growth and innovation.
Hotel Ora + Private Residences, a $675 million luxury hotel-condominium tower rising near Water Street, has listed a $10 million, penthouse on the 39th level, complete with a personalized design collaboration led by designer Maricarmen Castillon. According to Luigi Novembre, co-founder and chief operating officer of ARC Realty Group, the project’s developer, buyers can purchase … Read more
