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Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has announced the opening of its new office in Tampa, marking the firm’s 13th location nationwide. The expansion strengthens Brownstein’s strategic alliance with Rubin, Turnbull & Associates, a Florida-based lobbying firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tallahassee. Melissa Kuipers Blake, a shareholder in Brownstein’s Government Relations practice, will lead

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Jennie Granahan Tarr, an attorney with Shumaker, to the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, which recommends judicial candidates in Hillsborough County. Tarr brings more than 35 years of legal experience including leadership roles in the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office, where she advised on litigation, social services and regulatory matters. She

Medical Technology Associates has acquired Midwest Medical Gas Service, expanding its medical gas service operations in the Midwest. The deal extends MTA’s reach in key markets including Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, as well as neighboring states. Midwest Medical Gas Service specializes in medical gas services and compliance testing for health care facilities across the Midwest.

AmeriLife Group, based in Clearwater, will acquire Crump Life Insurance Services and Hanleigh Management from TIH Insurance Holdings. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 pending customary approvals, were not disclosed. Crump, one of the largest providers of life insurance and retirement products in the United

Seth Milbrand has been named chief operating officer of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20 years of experience with YMCA associations to the role. Milbrand previously was the district vice president at the YMCA of the Suncoast, overseeing operations at four branches. During his tenure, he led initiatives such as developing

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The Building a Boss Summit returns to Tampa on March 1, 2025, offering women entrepreneurs a platform to address the challenges of business ownership. Held at the Embarc Collective, the all-day event focuses on mentorship, networking and strategies to create successful and sustainable businesses. Founded by Hillary Gadsby, chief executive officer of the mentorship platform

New Jersey-based automation machinery manufacturer Norwalt is expanding its presence in Hillsborough County with a new 28,000-square-foot facility, at Crossroads Logistics Park. The company plans to create 20 additional jobs, over the next three years, including positions for electrical and mechanical engineers, programmers and technicians. Norwalt first entered the Tampa market in 2022, leasing 10,000

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival will return to the city’s waterfront from April 8 to 12, 2025, with a packed schedule of culinary events and celebrity chef Robert Irvine as its host. Honorary chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market and Executive Chef Fernando Desa of GOYA Foods will join Irvine in highlighting Tampa

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, on Dec. 11, at the Centre Club. The event, presented by Tampa General Hospital, highlighted the Chamber’s activities over the past year including welcoming 140 new members, hosting 80 events with more than 6,500 participants and supporting 35 ribbon cuttings for local

David Dennis, president and chief executive officer of Eckerd Connects, in Clearwater, will retire on June 30, 2025, after 18 years leading the national nonprofit. Dennis joined Eckerd Connects, in 2007, when the organization was struggling financially. He guided its transformation into a stable, nationally recognized nonprofit and oversaw the merger of four organizations, expanding

LowCarbon, a global climate technology company, has moved its United States headquarters to Tampa. The relocation adds to LowCarbon’s presence in Florida, including its Mulberry Hydrogen Plant, which began development earlier in 2024. The plant is expected to produce 10 tons of clean hydrogen daily, by 2026, supporting Florida’s hydrogen economy and serving industries such