Morgan Automotive Group acquires Wilde dealerships in Sarasota

The Morgan Automotive Group, based in Tampa, has acquired Wilde Automotive Group’s Sarasota dealerships. The three dealerships will be renamed to be the all-new Lexus of Sarasota, Honda of Sarasota

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Tampa Bay Wave to relocate to new office space

Tampa Bay Wave, a startup accelerator in Tampa, is moving its offices into a new downtown location, across the street from its current location. This new location will better accommodate

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Medical Technology Associates announces an investment by PNC Riverarch Capital

Medical Technology Associates, a Pinellas Park-based provider of equipment, testing, maintenance and certification services for medical gas systems and clean rooms, has announced an investment by PNC Riverarch Capital, a

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Compass Group Equity Partners acquires Florida Energy Water & Air

LCG Capital Advisors has announced the strategic partnership between Florida Energy Water & Air, a fully integrated sales, installation and service contractor providing water treatment systems, water heaters, HVAC and

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FlyUSA and Paradise Ventures scores highest on 5 out of 5 votes in proposal for Clearwater Airpark

FlyUSA and Paradise Ventures submitted a proposal to the city of Clearwater, on Thursday, for the city’s RFQ 38-22, a fixed-based operator management and real estate development project for Clearwater

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The McGuckin Group acquires Key Associates, expanding its women’s leadership development program

The McGuckin Group, a talent design innovation firm in St. Petersburg, has acquired Tampa-based c-suite leadership development company, Key Associates. The combination of the two entities expands the reach of

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MarineMax announces $480 million acquisition of global entity

Clearwater-based MarineMax (NYSE: HZO), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting, which owns and operates a collection of marina assets and a yacht management platform in

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A day at the beach… with Morgan Clay, owner of the Cabana Club (PHOTOS)

By Brooke Palmer Kuhl The Cabana Club is a new, luxury service offered on the shores of the beautiful beaches of Pinellas County. Part concierge, part beach attaché, let the

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How a trip to Japan proved crucial to molding the business methods of Andrew Koenig, CEO of City Furniture

Andrew Koenig’s thirst for knowledge is palpable. While still in college, the CEO of the thriving, and ubiquitous, City Furniture, which is based in Fort Lauderdale and operates nearly two

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Suhail Rifaie took an unexpected journey with his father’s ‘Sweetheart’ and has no regrets

It’s a profound foundation for Suhail Rifaie, family. In almost every important matter in his life. Every goal he has ever set. It’s why he wanted to attend medical school,

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University of South Florida hits fundraising record with more than $151 million in gifts

Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the highest amount in the institution’s nearly 70-year history. “Our university has a history

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►The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to formally designate USF as a “Preeminent State Research University,” which will bring the school $6.15 million in additional funding. The University of South Florida also appointed Michael Kelly the new vice president of athletics.
Jesuit High School adds Cammie Chatterton to Board of Trustees

Cammie Chatterton, president and chief executive officer of Bay Food Brokerage, in Tampa, has been elected to join the Board of Trustees at Jesuit High School, also in Tampa. Jesuit

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