At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession
At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.
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Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose
Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.
Tampa Bay’s largest Subaru dealership celebrates grand opening in Wesley Chapel (PHOTOS)
Subaru of Wesley Chapel, the Tampa Bay area’s newest, and largest, Subaru retailer, celebrated its grand opening. Scott Fink, company CEO and visionary behind Subaru of Wesley Chapel, expressed his excitement. “We built Subaru of Wesley Chapel to meet the Bay area’s growing demand for Subaru products and services,” said Fink, the chief executive officer … Read more
Mitsubishi Motors opens updated store Lutz (PHOTOS)
Jacobs Mitsubishi – Wesley Chapel is the 100th dealership to complete construction, and open for business, as part of the brand’s global Visual Identity Program. Introduced in 2019, the program was designed to improve the customer experience through a premium Mitsubishi Motors retail environment, according to a statement. “Anyone who has paid attention to the … Read more
The Good Life: Louis Vuitton’s new Icon bags and Alfa Romeo Tonale
Louis Vuitton has released new icon bags with the Capucines, Coussins, revealed at Nicolas Ghesquière’s Spring-Summer 2021 show, and Twist bags. Prices range from $4,450 to $9,000. us.louisvuitton.com. Named after one of Italy’s highest mountain passes, the Tonale encapsulates the organic curvatures, bends and lines found in nature. Signature features include Alfa Romeo’s V Scudetto … Read more
The newly built Subaru of Wesley Chapel is now open (PHOTOS)
After more than a year under construction, the Tampa Bay area’s largest Subaru retailer, and Subaru service center, Subaru of Wesley Chapel, is open for business. By inventory availability, more than 250 new Subaru vehicles in its first full allocation, and service center capacity, more than 30 service bays, Subaru of Wesley Chapel is the … Read more
CEO Connect: Brad Oleshansky talks about his pursuit of a vision
Brad Oleshansky has had more careers than most. He went to film school, law school and even represented Los Angeles rappers in the 1990s. He has worked for Disney and Simon Marketing, which ran the Monopoly promotion for McDonald’s during a scandal in 2000. He built his first “experiential automotive destination” in Pontiac, Michigan, called … Read more
Morgan Auto Group acquires Kia of Clermont from Fuccillo
The Morgan Automotive Group has acquired Kia of Clermont from the Fuccillo Automotive Group. “We’re happy to bring a new option to Clermont for shopping and service,” said Brett Morgan, Morgan Automotive Group chief executive officer, in a statement. “Clermont is a wonderful, growing community that we’re excited to be a part of.” Kia of … Read more
Car condominium development moving ahead in St. Petersburg
Sales are now open for Motocave, St. Petersburg’s first car condo community, a storage concept designed for car enthusiasts looking for storage space. Located at 2051 Gandy Boulevard, Motocave will feature 43 car condominium units, arranged in five buildings, totaling approximately 55,000 square feet. Units will range from 918-1,591 square feet and are customizable. The … Read more
Morgan Auto Group acquires former Jim Browne Tampa dealerships
Morgan Automotive Group has opened the recently acquired, all-new, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tampa Bay and Morgan Chevrolet, both formerly under the Jim Browne name. Both dealerships are located on Florida Avenue in Tampa. This is Morgan Automotive Group’s ninth CDJR store, along with Jerry Ulm, Arrigo and more. While it is Morgan’s second … Read more