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The board made the announcement in a board meeting Tuesday.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have officially joined forces, forming one of the largest nonprofit after-school providers in Florida and marking one of the biggest Boys & Girls Clubs mergers in the country. This strategic partnership aims to serve more youth across the Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its October CEO Connect with Kelly Boyd-Rivera, founder and CEO of Cadmus Dental Labs, in Tampa. The event was held at the University Club, in Tampa. The event was sponsored by Hyde Park Capital, Northern Trust, Shumaker and The William Stanley Group. Photos are by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video

The University of South Florida has announced another major donation. The Gonzmart Family Foundation has gifted the school $1 million to support its new on-campus stadium. The Gonzmart Family Foundation, led by Richard Gonzmart, Casey Gonzmart Sr., Andrea Gonzmart Williams and Casey Gonzmart Jr., represents fourth- and fifth-generation owners of the Columbia Restaurant Group. Richard

The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council celebrated its 15th anniversary at its annual “Level Up” meeting, on Nov. 5, unveiling its 2025 leadership, honoring local business achievements and sharing its latest economic milestones. The EDC appointed Ron Christaldi, of Shumaker, as the new chair, alongside vice chair Archie Collins, of TECO, Secretary/Treasurer Thomas Benford, of

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A 330-unit apartment complex is set to break ground, along the Hillsborough River, bringing new residential options to the Temple Terrace area of Tampa. Impact Development Partners has acquired a 32-acre site, at 6502 E. Sligh Avenue, and plans to develop the property, known as River Hills, with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, across 11

Medical Technology Associates, a health care testing and certification company in Pinellas Park, has expanded its footprint by acquiring Major Medical Hospital Services, a medical gas service provider based in West Berlin, New Jersey. Major Medical is recognized as the largest medical gas service and equipment provider in the Northeastern United States, catering to health

Ellison Development, a Tampa-based real estate firm, has named David Bevirt as its new chief operating officer. Bevirt, who brings over 38 years of commercial real estate experience, previously led corporate leasing and strategy at Strategic Property Partners, where he managed leasing efforts for Water Street Tampa. Ellison Development is currently working on major regional

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards on Friday, at Armature Works, in Tampa. This year’s winners include: Outstanding Small Business Leader Micha Seal, CEO and Owner – Watermelon Swim Startup The William Stanley CFO Group 5-20 Employee Category Gaston’s Culinary Services 21-50 Employee Category DCE

The YMCA of the Suncoast Board of Directors has appointed Christian J. Engle as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, succeeding retiring leader G. Scott Goyer. Engle, currently the president and CEO of the YMCA of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge, La., brings over 30 years of YMCA leadership experience, including a

He’s a man of many layers. You might see John Mejia at a community event, or hosting an impressive tailgate at a sporting event, his charming and beautiful wife Samantha, by his side. Together, they are the epitome of fun. There are deep currents in his story. His memories from his military service days bring