Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

Forvis Mazars, the eighth-largest public accounting firm in the United States, is expanding its Florida footprint with the acquisition of MSL, effective Nov. 1. The acquisition brings 120 professionals, including 14 partners, and adds offices in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee. This move strengthens Forvis Mazars’ service capabilities in key sectors like health care, construction,

Danielle Ruiz, former director of economic development at Duke Energy Corp., has joined Commercial Asset Partners Realty as vice president. Ruiz brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development with a background that includes roles at the Tampa Bay Economic Development Corp., Pinellas County Economic Development and CareerSource Florida. Ruiz’s professional acumen has

La Unión Residence and Social Hall, a multifamily redevelopment, will officially open on Nov. 2, in Ybor City’s 50-acre Gasworx District. The new complex, inspired by the historic social hall that once stood in its place, aims to set a new standard for urban living in one of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Other plans for

Homrich Berg, an Atlanta-based registered investment adviser, has appointed Larry Parkin as principal and Florida market leader to head its new Tampa office. This is the firm’s second location in Florida, following its opening in Palm Beach Gardens, in 2021. Parkin joins Homrich Berg after a two-year retirement and previously served as managing director at

Source 1 Solutions, a managed service provider specializing in enterprise IT networks, has acquired YouCall-IT, headquartered in Kent, England. With this acquisition, Source 1 will maintain full ownership, with both companies retaining their current personnel. The integration is expected to enhance YouCall-IT’s proprietary software and expand its global service capabilities. “This acquisition is a natural

Fresh Kitchen will celebrate the grand opening of its 16th location, near the University of South Florida. The new location, at 11802 Bruce B Downs Blvd., in Tampa, opens Nov. 5. The first 50 customers to purchase a bowl will have the chance to spin a prize wheel to win desserts, catering, Fresh Kitchen swag

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving has been selected to participate in the 2024 Red Bull Flugtag event on Nov. 9, 2024, in Tampa. Out of more than 1,000 applicants, the team returns after its 2011 performance, with a new flying machine designed to represent its vision of “hauling intergalactic space junk,” highlighting its commitment

Duvin Design has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to release a limited-edition capsule collection, inspired by the team’s Creamsicle uniforms and mascot, Bucco Bruce. The collection includes eight pieces including T-shirts, hats, a fleece crewneck, a work jacket, a short-sleeve button-up and a rugby polo. The designs incorporate the Buccaneers’ classic Creamsicle color scheme

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the largest development on the island in 50 years. The beachfront resort, developed by Unicorp National Developments, features design work by 10 Design, HBA Miami and Dutch East Design. The resort spans 18 acres with 800 feet of private beach, offering luxury

Proper House Group has announced Chef Luke Hand as the new chef de cuisine, at Rooster & the Till. Hand is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is committed to sustainability and plans to further elevate Rooster & the Till’s focus on local sourcing, seasonality and inventive menus. “I grew up just

The Tampa Bay Wave’s portfolio of more than 550 tech startups has collectively raised over $1 billion in investor capital, marking a significant milestone for the nonprofit accelerator. Founded in 2013, with the support of a $1 million federal grant from the United States Economic Development Administration, the Wave aims to strengthen the region’s startup

Port Tampa Bay will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its East Port “Omniport” facility, as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program. The project will increase the berth size from 400 feet to 675 feet and expand the facility from 18 to 27 acres, enabling the port