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In the world of food distribution and retail, collaboration is the key to success. Two notable leaders in the industry, Cammie Chatterton, chief executive officer of Bay Food Brokerage, and

Melting Pot has reopened in downtown St. Petersburg, returning to the city after a five-year absence. The restaurant, known for its interactive fondue dining, is now operating at 699 Central

For more than a decade, Jim Shimberg was known as one of Tampa Bay’s most influential developers, playing a key role in shaping the city’s skyline through transformative projects like

Precision Build has acquired Tampa Steel Erecting Company, a longtime Tampa-based steel fabricator known for its work on major infrastructure and architectural projects, including the geodesic dome at Epcot’s Spaceship

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Chon Nguyen, a serial entrepreneur based in Tampa, with several active ventures. Npserspective and Republic Bank sponsored the event. JC

The second-largest planetarium in the United States is now open at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry. Daily space and science shows are now included in general admission. MOSI’s new

Shirl Penney’s story is the kind of American Dream narrative that feels almost too remarkable to be real. Raised in a tiny fishing village, in Maine, by his step-grandfather, Penney’s

Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the largest Hooters franchisees, have agreed in principle to acquire more than 100 company-owned restaurants from Hooters of America. The buyer group

Pat Geraghty will step down as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue, at the end of 2025. Geraghty has led the organization since 2011, overseeing its

Kolter Urban and BH Group have opened the sales gallery for Olana Naples Residences, an exclusive beachfront development, offering 12 estate-sized homes, starting at $30 million. Located at 294 14th

Basis Industrial, a privately held real estate owner and operator, based in Delray Beach, has acquired a portfolio of five business parks in the Tampa Bay area, for $60 million.

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a new boutique hotel inspired by Sarasota’s circus heritage, has officially opened on Florida’s west coast. Located steps from Lido Beach, the 135-room hotel features a