Photos by Michael McCoy Ben Heldfond’s most prized possession is a book, one that resonates with the story of his life. A first edition of The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, written by AA’s founders, Bill Wilson and Bob Smith. Heldfond, who is 24 years sober, is forthcoming about his story of recovery. Heldfond is … Read more
Workscapes sold its Miami office to WRK Lab Inc., and will move its corporate headquarters to Tampa, effective January 1. Workscapes, owned by Elizabeth and Richard Dvorak, will continue to operate its four office locations in Florida. “We are excited about the future for Workscapes in the State of Florida and believe that our customers … Read more
True success cannot be achieved alone. Great leaders recognize the importance of building highly effective teams that better position the organization to achieve the results they desire. Powerful teams develop a synergy where the output of the group far surpasses the capability of each individual. An effective leadership team is critical because it sets the … Read more
Stahl & Associates Insurance has reached an agreement to acquire Orlando-based Morse Insurance Agency. The addition of Morse Insurance Agency will expand Stahl & Associates’ footprint in Florida, a statement said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition closed on December 1. “The insurance industry is changing and consolidating at a rapid pace. … Read more
Photos by Rod Millington When it comes to time off, retreats that emphasize disconnecting and quieting the mind are all the rage. Anyone seeking such an escape can find one in a luxurious New England resort with plenty of playful recreation and spa options. One visit to the Canyon Ranch spa resort in Lenox, Massachusetts, … Read more
CenterState Bank is acquiring National Commerce Corp.(Nasdaq: NCOM), a Birmingham, Alabama-based bank holding company. Under terms of the deal, CenterState Bank will exchange 1.65 of its shares for each National Commerce share outstanding. CenterState (Nasdaq: CSFL) is based in Davenport, Florida. The deal is valued at $850 million, according to MarketWatch.
When Kathleen Peters was sworn in on November 20, history was made in Pinellas County. Thanks to Peter’s addition to the board, for the first time ever, four women hold the majority on the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners, 2018 Chairman Kenneth Welch said during the swearing in ceremony Tuesday. Janet C. Long, Karen Williams Seel and Pat … Read more
Brightline’s announcement Friday that it would rebrand as Virgin Trains USA was followed Monday by an SEC registration for an initial public stock offering. Blanks for the price and size of the offering weren’t filled in on the SEC S1 registration, but shares will trade on NASDAQ under the symbol VTUS. The book runners for … Read more
A home at 16 Sandy Hook Road South, Siesta Key closed Friday afternoon for $5.85 million. Described by Realtor Kim Ogilvie as a “brilliant Gulf-front compound nestled in the trees and overlooking the lapping waves,” 16 Sandy Hook Road South, has been owned by its sellers since the late 90’s when Ogilvie herself sold the … Read more
Tampa consulting company BlueLine Associates has announced big growth through a merger with ThreeBridge Solutions, an IT consulting company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “This is a very exciting day for our organization, and I am beyond thrilled to combine our collective expertise. It’s a rare thing to have two organizations so similarly aligned in our corporate … Read more
