Jo-Lynn Brown

UPDATES from FEMA: Federal, state and local efforts focus on disaster response in Florida

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As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, federal, state and local agencies are coordinating recovery efforts alongside nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Florida, along with several other Southeastern states, is facing significant challenges including impassable roads, disrupted communications, compromised water systems and widespread power outages. President Joe Biden recently approved a major disaster declaration … Read more

Kelly Boyd-Rivera started a dental lab in Tampa with a goal of global expansion

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How did the St Pauli girl become a chief executive officer for a dental prosthetics company?  Now that we have your attention, the real question is, how did a young single mother graduate from Purdue University, with a double major, and rise to the notoriety of being one of the only women led dental prosthetics … Read more

Amerant Bancorp completes $165 million stock offering

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Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) announced the closing of its public offering of 8.68 million shares of its Class A common stock at $19 per share, raising approximately $165 million in gross proceeds. The offering included 784,210 shares issued after underwriters exercised their option to buy additional shares. Headquartered in Coral Gables, the company plans to … Read more

Call for Donations: 11 Tampa police officers displaced by Hurricane Helene

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The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is seeking community support after 11 Tampa police officers, and their families, were displaced by Hurricane Helene. PBA President Brandon Barclay reported that the officers’ homes were severely damaged by floodwaters. While demolition is not necessary, extensive repairs, including gutting and drying down to the studs, will be required before … Read more

Holding company for Toorak and Merchants Mortgage appoints chief operating officer

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Roemanu has named Charles “Mac” Macintosh its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. Roemanu is the parent company of Toorak Capital Partners, a capital provider for the residential real estate lending industry, and Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corp., which originates residential transition and stabilized investor loans. Macintosh will manage several business areas, from its Tampa … Read more

Thorn Collection Hosts 11th Annual Lemonade Stand for Pediatric Cancer Research

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UPDATE: In light of all the Tampa area is dealing with, post-hurricane, the Martha Thorn team is postponing its 11th Annual Lemonade Stand fundraiser to Oct. 29. The Thorn Collection of Coldwell Banker Realty will hold its 11th annual lemonade stand, in Belleair Bluffs, on October 3, to raise funds for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The … Read more

Tampa Bay banks shine in national reputation rankings

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Two Tampa Bay area banks have been recognized in the latest American Banker rankings for their exceptional customer service and reputation. Regions Bank secured the 12th spot, while Truist Bank ranked 15th. These rankings are based on factors such as customer satisfaction, trust and community involvement. Regions and Truist were commended for their commitment to … Read more

3D Cloud secures $20 million investment from Bellini Capital

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3D Cloud, formerly known as Marxent, has secured a $20 million growth capital investment led by Arnie Bellini, of Bellini Capital. Bellini, a Tampa Bay tech entrepreneur and board member at 3D Cloud, has increased his investment as the company continues to expand its presence in 3D digital asset management and product configuration. “This investment … Read more