Comcast Business expands connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay

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Comcast Business has expanded its connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, launching new client services teams in Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The move aims to support enterprise customers—many located outside of Comcast’s traditional service areas—with services including global secure networking, advanced cybersecurity and unified communications. One of the first … Read more

Hooters brand to return to franchisee leadership with new ownership agreement

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Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the largest Hooters franchisees, have agreed in principle to acquire more than 100 company-owned restaurants from Hooters of America. The buyer group includes original Hooters founders and franchisees who currently operate about 30% of the brand’s franchised domestic locations. These operators run 14 of the top 30 … Read more

Pat Geraghty to retire as CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue at end of 2025

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Pat Geraghty will step down as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue, at the end of 2025. Geraghty has led the organization since 2011, overseeing its transformation from Florida’s largest health insurer into a national health solutions enterprise with operations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Under his … Read more

Shutts & Bowen adds employee benefits attorney to Tampa office

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Andrew W. McLaughlin has joined Shutts & Bowen as a partner in the firm’s Tampa office. McLaughlin, an experienced labor and employment attorney, will work within the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. He advises clients on employee benefits including 401(k) plans, health benefits and executive compensation. He also has experience handling matters involving ERISA, equity incentive … Read more

Fifth Third Bank ranked no. 1 in Florida for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

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J.D. Power named Fifth Third Bank as Florida’s top retail bank for customer satisfaction, for the second consecutive year, according to its 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. The study highlighted that customers rated Fifth Third the highest in account offerings and overall value. Fifth Third Chief Operating Officer Jamie Leonard said the recognition reflects … Read more

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg CEO announces retirement

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David W. Jezek, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, will retire at the end of this year. Jezek’s retirement will conclude a 42-year professional YMCA career across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Florida. Jezek joined the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg in 2008 and oversaw organizational growth. Under his leadership, … Read more

The William Stanley CFO Group expands with acquisition of local CPA firm

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The William Stanley CFO Group, a Tampa-based provider of fractional chief financial officer services, has acquired a local tax and accounting firm, Craft & Company CPAs, a business founded over 40 years ago by Jefferson Craft. The acquisition aims to expand William Stanley’s service offerings. Founded by Michelle Delker, who has been part of the … Read more