Acquisitions

Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.

Bavaro’s opened a central kitchen on North Nebraska to shift catering and production out of its restaurants.

ConnectWise acquires an AI automation company to help IT providers scale service delivery.

Tampa-based investment drives a $43.1M expansion of an inpatient rehab facility in Oklahoma City.

Three coordinated housing projects move forward across Tampa Bay in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Lithia.

B&A acquired Celestar, expanding intelligence capabilities across defense and national security markets.

A multi-state industrial portfolio deal includes Tampa properties signaling continued interest in Florida infill industrial real estate.

International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.

A New Jersey real estate firm launched its first Delaware Statutory Trust by recapitalizing a $42.5M industrial property in Tampa.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

As Tampa Bay moves toward 2026, mergers and acquisitions activity across the region continues to gain momentum, particularly in the middle market. Strong population growth, a resilient local economy and a business-friendly environment continue to attract both strategic and financial buyers. At the same time, a growing number of founder-led companies are approaching succession decisions.

A Tampa firm closed a $5.65M sale of a 74-room Orlando hotel near the Florida Mall.