Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger
XTEND’s Tampa headquarters anchors a planned $1.5B Nasdaq merger with JFB.
Palm Pavilion sells for $23M, split between buyers
$23M closing splits Palm Pavilion’s restaurant and inn between Beachside and McKibbon.
Cogent Bank takes minority stake in Everpath Partners
Everpath Partners and Cogent Bank announced a strategic partnership and minority growth equity investment.
Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach
Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.
ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work
ConnectWise acquires an AI automation company to help IT providers scale service delivery.
Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion
Tampa-based investment drives a $43.1M expansion of an inpatient rehab facility in Oklahoma City.
Celestar sold to Virginia defense firm B&A
B&A acquired Celestar, expanding intelligence capabilities across defense and national security markets.
Tampa industrial real estate included in multi-state acquisition
A multi-state industrial portfolio deal includes Tampa properties signaling continued interest in Florida infill industrial real estate.
Why founders struggle to sell at the peak of success
Founders often resist selling when performance peaks, even though that moment is when buyers place the highest value on the business.
Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint
Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.