Jo-Lynn Brown 
Insurance Elevated, an insurance services firm based in Ybor City, announced that its sister company Elevated Leads appointed Eric Perez as chief executive officer, the transition of Eric Bosworth from CEO to chief marketing officer and chief operating officer and the addition of Sean Moulton as chief technology officer. “I am honored to join Insurance … Read more
The Florida Aquarium has announced a five-year agreement with PepsiCo, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider, starting August 15. The Florida Aquarium and PepsiCo will also partner on several projects including increased support for saving Florida’s coral reefs and bettering the Tampa Bay region, as part of a three-way partnership between the Aquarium, … Read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed off on Port Tampa Bay’s General Reevaluation Report that details the port’s plan to deepen shipping channels. The plan calls for the main portions of the waterways that service Port Tampa Bay to deepen from 43 to 47 feet. The Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study began three … Read more
Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a boutique location at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club. The Fifth Avenue Club, the brand’s luxury personal shopping and styling service, has previously been housed within Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Available to both local customers and The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club guests, the Fifth Avenue Club St. Petersburg … Read more
Bay Food Brokerage, a Tampa-based retail food brokerage company serving the Southeast, has purchased an office building in Tampa’s Westshore Business District for $4.3 million. At 11,975 square feet, the two-story property, at 5201 W Laurel Street, will nearly double the size of Bay Food’s existing office space on Memorial Highway. “We’ve been on a … Read more
Kahwa is kicking the pumpkin spice trend in the chin and bidding farewell to the flavor that has dominated the season for years. “This August, it’s time to celebrate a bold new flavor that captures the true essence of autumn,” said a statement from the company. The St. Petersburg-based coffee brand is releasing a Fall … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas, West Pasco and Hernando Counties has named Whitney Dinu as executive director as it expands its service area into Hernando County. In April, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties was selected by Habitat for Humanity International to expand its service area into Hernando County. The affiliate has … Read more
AmeriLife Group, a Clearwater-based insurance firm that provides developing, marketing and distribution of life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning services, has partnered with USA Financial. USA Financial has grown to include five subsidiary companies including USA Financial Exchange, USA Financial Formulas, USA Financial Securities, USA Financial Insurance Services and USA Financial Advisor Advancement. … Read more
Franklin Street, a commercial real estate firm, in Tampa, added Jess Johnson to the company’s executive leadership team, as chief revenue officer. From the firm’s Tampa headquarters, Johnson will lead Franklin Street’s client-focused growth initiatives across all business lines. “Jess is a strategic leader with a proven record of success across many aspects of business … Read more
Subaru of Wesley Chapel partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to surprise teachers at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School with a $15,000 donation and 25 school supply kits, during a back-to-school celebration. The retailer also provided a catered lunch for teachers to kick off the school year. The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning, a … Read more
