The Steps Tampa Bay Business Owners Should Take Before Selling a Company
Early preparation can shape value, buyer confidence and deal terms before a business is listed.
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Tampa-based XTEND begins $8M drone deliveries to Middle East
XTEND delivers first drones under $8M defense contract tied to Tampa expansion.
Saint Leo president aims to build nation’s largest Catholic university
Saint Leo’s president outlines plans to scale enrollment and expand tech-focused programs.
Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores
Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.
Limbach Holdings moves HQ to Tampa, 40% of workforce already there
Publicly traded Limbach formalizes Tampa as corporate base.
Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands
A Tampa sales hub and satellite offices aim to lift commercial work to 50%.
Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50
The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.
Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut
A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier & Design Gallery created custom handbags for Christian Cowan’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway show at New York Fashion Week, placing the Sarasota-based brand alongside a designer known for dressing Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and other global entertainers. … Read more
2026 Women Who Win: Entrepreneur finalists
Three founders scale companies across tech, recruiting and manufacturing.
Ryan Serhant to lead sales for Roche Bobois tower in St. Pete
Sales launch for the $200M, 164-unit Roche Bobois tower in downtown St. Pete.