Jo-Lynn Brown 
Fred Lay is incredibly open and honest about his early experiences. He admits to his mischievous nature. He’s actually just a pretty transparent guy, in general. He runs his business, Construction Services Inc., very much the same way. CSI is a Class A general contractor, based in Tampa. In Lay’s career, he has worked on … Read more
► Tampa General Hospital’s Dr. Peggy Duggan, executive vice president, chief physician executive and chief medical officer, was recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “180 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know” for 2024. (Pictured above) ► J.D. Power named Fifth Third Bank No. 1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction, in Florida, as … Read more
► Kolter Multifamily, an affiliate of Delray Beach’s The Kolter Group, broke ground on Alton Lakewood, a 350 unit multifamily development, located at 14750 FL-64 in Bradenton. ► Grimes Galvano, a 102-year-old multi-practice law firm, is expanding into West Palm Beach, which will be the firm’s third office location in Florida, adding to its original Bradenton … Read more
► Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded a prestigious CAREER award of $536,110 by the National Science Foundation. ► Alain Douge has been named the new principal of Lakeland Senior High School, effective this summer when current Principal Arthur Martinez retires. ► Amonie Jo’s International Coffee … Read more
► GL Homes’ Valencia Del Sol, in Wimauma, donated $10,000 worth of gently used furniture from its production homes to Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County. (Pictured above) ► WOB Bar & Kitchen opened a location in Odessa, at 13430 Pine Gap Spur. ► NVGTN hosted the grand opening of its new … Read more
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More than 500 attendees gathered to support the Habitat mission at the sold-out Glow Gala, presented by Crown Automotive Charities and the Hawkins Family Foundation. The event, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, in St. Petersburg, illuminated the night celebrating the Habitat mission. Thanks to the support of the Glow Gala sponsors, and supporters, a record … Read more
Yvette Tremonti has been named system chief financial officer of City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. The national network of hospitals and clinical locations offers patients, families and communities access to the best in compassionate and comprehensive cancer care. Tremonti previously was executive vice president, … Read more
After a record-breaking 10 hours in the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth office, five external judges selected 45 finalists for the 2024 Apogee Awards, in addition to two exceptional honors for TBBW’s Icon Award and its newly created Impact Award. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished … Read more
McKibbon Equities has closed on the purchase of Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia, located northwest of Atlanta. The investment represents the second acquisition completed by McKibbon Income Fund I, a Tampa-based real estate investment fund focused on acquiring existing select-service and extended-stay hotels. It made its first acquisition in August 2023, with … Read more
