Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

Tampa Bay’s artistic talent will take center stage at the 2025 London Art Fair, with Visit Tampa Bay serving as the event’s exclusive, Destination Sponsor. Local artist Ya La’ford will be featured prominently, highlighting her bold geometric artwork, on an international platform, from Jan. 22 to 26. La’ford, known for her work that reflects Tampa

Marina Pointe, a luxury condominium development in Tampa Bay, has sold out all units in its first residential tower, with the final sale of a 3,300-square-foot penthouse, closing at $3.1 million, in December. The development, part of the 52-acre Westshore Marina District, has three planned residential towers. Construction on Tower II is slated to begin

Custom art is one of those luxuries, sometimes small and sometimes large, but always meaningful. BB Art’s custom, handmade bottles are often described as “the gift for the person who has everything.” Each bottle is a unique work of art, designed with a personal touch. Bianca Burrows, a mixed media artist based in Tampa, is the

Bake More Pies, a Tampa-based digital marketing agency, has appointed David Capece as its chief marketing officer. According to a statement, the move is part of the agency’s effort to expand its capabilities and improve services for mid-sized businesses and large, established companies. Capece brings extensive experience in marketing leadership, including roles at INC 5000

A Clearwater-based sauce and dressing brand has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing brands on Instacart. Instacart released its Fastest-Growing Brands list to highlight 75 companies that achieved significant growth on the platform. It includes, on the number two spot, Yo Mama’s Foods. “These brands have all stood out, in one way or another.

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.

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Mastry’s Brewing Hub, a 40,000-square-foot brewery and marketplace, is planned for Park Junction, a new mixed-use destination, in Pinellas Park. Matthew Dahm, founder and chief executive officer of Mastry’s Brewing Co., expects to begin site work by the end of the year, which includes a 5,000-square-foot brewery and a 36,000-square-foot indoor food hall and market,

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its December CEO Connect with Oscar Horton, CEO of Sun State International Trucks and Horton Holdings. The event was sponsored by The Bank of Tampa, Forvis Mazars, Tampa Bay Thrives, nPerspective, Source 1 Solutions and Holland & Knight. It was held at the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center,

As the eldest of the third generation of Sims, Erika shoulders the weight of a family legacy deeply rooted in cranes and construction.

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Mast Capital, alongside Amzak Capital Management, has secured $72.5 million in financing from Beach Point Capital Management to advance the $92 million renovation of Saddlebrook Resort, in Wesley Chapel. The resort recently unveiled plans for a 13-acre driving range, designed by renowned golf architect Rees Jones. The range features double-sided tees, TifEagle bermudagrass putting greens