Jo-Lynn Brown 
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, a national engineering firm, has opened a new office in Tampa, expanding its presence in the Southeastern United States. The office, located on N. Rocky Point Drive, will focus on building enclosure consulting and corrosion and materials engineering. Francesco Spagna, a nearly 30-year SGH veteran, will lead the building enclosure practice. … Read more
BayCare broke ground on a $563 million medical campus, in Palmetto, that will include the region’s first nonprofit hospital north of the Manatee River. The project includes BayCare Hospital Manatee, a 154-bed acute-care hospital and a 45,000-square-foot BayCare Health Hub. The new hospital will become BayCare’s 17th facility in West Central Florida. The adjacent health … Read more
A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, a nonprofit that provides residential foster care, broke ground on The MacKinnon Family Activity Center, a new 12,000-square-foot facility, in Brandon. The center is part of the nonprofit’s $8 million “Building a Brighter Future” capital campaign, launched in August, to expand services for foster children in Hillsborough, Pinellas and … Read more
The University of South Florida’s long-planned on-campus stadium is entering a new phase as trustees approved a revised $348.5 million project plan, paving the way for full-scale construction to begin this summer. The cost increase reflects upgrades added since the original 2023 plan including space for potential future expansion, enhanced locker rooms, academic buildouts and … Read more
Cindy Hesterman didn’t always know she would become a leader of leaders. She was the daughter of a janitor and an accounting clerk, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during a time when hard work was expected, and excess was unheard of. But what she lacked in material wealth, she gained in purpose rooted in faith, … Read more
Two long-standing youth development organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, have officially merged under a new name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay. The merged organization combines decades of experience, leadership and community impact across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Leaders say the … Read more
Stratum Security, a CREST-accredited information security consulting firm, based in Tampa, has announced a strategic partnership with Cyber Advisors, a portfolio company of Goldner Hawn. The deal, for which terms were not disclosed, was facilitated by Tampa-based LCG Advisors, which served as the exclusive financial advisor to Stratum Security. Founded in 2005, Stratum Security provides … Read more
Kevin Thibault has joined American Structurepoint as a principal in its Florida Transportation Group. In his new role, Thibault will work with the Florida Department of Transportation, local municipalities and transportation agencies to advance infrastructure goals across the state. Thibault most recently served as chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, overseeing operations … Read more
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida opened a new, full-service, branch in Tampa’s Midtown district. Located at 1150 Assembly Drive, Suite 200, the new branch is part of Seacoast’s broader strategy to enhance access to personalized financial services and support economic growth across Hillsborough County, according to a statement. “We’re excited to continue broadening our presence … Read more
St. Petersburg College is updating its hospitality curriculum through a new partnership with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, aiming to better prepare students for careers in Florida’s growing tourism industry, according to a statement. The redesigned Introduction to Hospitality course eliminates traditional textbooks and instead features interactive, locally focused content including videos, images and insights from industry … Read more
