Jo-Lynn Brown 
HMC Hospitality Group, based in Clearwater, has promoted longtime executive Steve Clement to chief operating officer, overseeing all Hooters and Hoots locations in the Tampa Bay and Chicago regions. Clement began his career with Hooters, in 1992, as a manager in training in Florida before moving to Chicago, where he helped open the Downers Grove … Read more
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority has approved Delta Air Lines as the anchor tenant for Tampa International Airport’s planned Airside D, a $1.5 billion project set to open in 2028. The agreement, approved Monday by the authority’s board of directors, commits Delta to occupy at least six gates and operate a lounge space in the … Read more
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has named Charlie Justice its new chief executive officer, succeeding Robin Miller, who stepped down in December. “The board performed an extensive search and is proud to take this next step with Charlie Justice leading the organization,” said Scott O’Berry, the chamber’s 2025 board chair, in a statement. … Read more
Medability GmbH, a Germany-based medical technology company, has established its United States headquarters in downtown Tampa, leasing 1,600 square feet at 1000 N. Ashley Drive. The company plans to create 12 jobs over the next three years in technical and software engineering, business development and marketing, according to a statement. “Tampa’s life sciences ecosystem provides … Read more
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay will mark its 60th anniversary with a celebration on March 6, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa, recognizing individuals who helped shape the organization. The event will honor business and community leaders as Diamond Laureates, recognizing their contributions to financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship education for students in … Read more
Bank of America has named Michael Esposito as president of its Tampa Bay market, succeeding Bill Goede, who retired in December, after 35 years with the company. Esposito, who joined Bank of America in 1994, has held leadership roles in Retail Banking, Preferred Banking and Merrill. He most recently served as national performance executive for … Read more
After spending the summer in a temporary space, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has officially moved into its new office. The first-floor office, located in the Mercury Insurance building, in Clearwater, was completely gutted and reimaged. TBBW collaborated with several local businesses to design the custom space including Tampa-based Spartan Contracting. It … Read more
Ikonic Yachts Ikonic Yachts has unveiled the Wallypower58, a 17.3-meter yacht emphasizing performance and design. The vessel features a glass-and-carbon dome, wrap-around glazing and spacious deck areas that connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Powered by three Volvo Penta IPS 800 engines, the yacht achieves a cruising speed of 32 knots and a top speed of … Read more
Tim Marks never imagined he would become the chief executive officer of Metropolitan Ministries. An electrical engineer by trade and a corporate sales director by success, he spent the first half of his career far removed from the world of nonprofits. “Anyone can make a difference in a nonprofit,” Marks says during a candid interview, … Read more
It’s a tale as old as the 2000s: boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, and circumstances keep them apart—but only temporarily. Much like a Valentine’s Day Hallmark movie, the pair grows up, reunites and finds their forever with each other. Together, they build a St. Petersburg-based beer empire—one the entire community falls … Read more
