Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska
Bavaro’s opened a central kitchen on North Nebraska to shift catering and production out of its restaurants.
Acquisitions
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.
Mattamy pushes into three Tampa Bay housing submarkets
Three coordinated housing projects move forward across Tampa Bay in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Lithia.
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.
Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan
International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.
Tampa industrial property recapitalized in $42.5M DST deal
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, deepening Tampa Bay footprint
Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.
Why Tampa Bay’s middle-market M&A activity remains strong
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. … Read more