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Commercial Residential Aluminum, a Venice-based provider of outdoor aluminum products for residential and commercial use, has been acquired by Garden City Equity, the companies announced. Hyde Park Capital served as

Sirata Beach Resort has completed a $25 million renovation of its guest rooms, suites, lobby and fitness center. The beachfront property, which has been a staple along the Gulf Coast

Republic Bank & Trust Company has announced two key leadership promotions within its executive ranks, naming Christy Ames as executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel, and Scott

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has named Rebecca Brown its new chief executive officer. Brown, a former Goldman Sachs executive and founder of Core Satellite Partners, has more than 20

As part of a larger rebranding effort by its parent company, the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, the Tampa Bay Trust Company will now operate as Florida Trust Wealth Management. The

After more than four decades in the hospitality industry, Liberty Group has sold its last remaining hotels. The Tampa-based investment firm, led by chief executive officer Punit Shah, announced the

Pool Perfection, a custom pool-building company known for its fast build times and streamlined processes, is preparing for a change in leadership as chief executive officer Shai Egosi readies to

Cheeseology, a retail cheese shop and experiential cooking concept in Ybor City, has announced the launch of its national franchise program, aiming to bring its signature cheese-making experience to markets

Neptune Flood, a St. Petersburg-based private flood insurer, has increased its premium capacity to more than $400 million and expanded coverage to Alaska, completing its nationwide rollout. The Florida-based company

The Tampa Arts Alliance has secured a 5,000-square-foot space, in downtown Tampa, thanks to a $1 million in-kind donation from Farley White Interests. The street-level space, located at 201 E.

Toorak Capital Partners, based in Tampa, has crossed a major milestone, announcing it has funded more than $15 billion in mortgage loans since its founding in 2016. The real estate

Shumaker has named Rodney L. Eason Jr. as its first chief human resources officer. With more than 25 years of experience, Eason will oversee the firm’s overall human resources strategy