Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced 45 finalists for its 2025 Apogee Awards program, along with two exceptional honors for TBBW’s Icon Award and the newly created Impact Award. After a day of deliberations in TBBW’s external conference room, five judges selected the finalists from nearly 200 submissions. The Apogee Awards is a unique … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Brett and Larry Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group, in Tampa. Sponsors of the evening included BankUnited, Home Safety Solutions, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, nPerspective and Source 1 Solutions. The event was hosted by Porsche Tampa. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso | Video … Read more
Boston-based technology services provider Thrive has acquired Abacode, a managed cybersecurity and compliance company headquartered in Tampa. The deal marks Thrive’s second acquisition of 2025 and reinforces its focus on helping mid-market businesses meet increasingly complex regulatory demands across industries such as health care, finance and government. Abacode specializes in integrating cybersecurity and compliance into … Read more
When Phil Lee stepped into the role of market president for Florida Blue’s West Florida region, just over a year ago, he wasn’t just filling a high-profile executive position. He was inheriting a legacy left by the late David Pizzo, a beloved and influential leader who helped shape the region’s health care landscape for over … Read more
Tampa’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Lilac at The Tampa EDITION, is evolving its dining experience with a newly expanded menu format. Guests can now choose between an eight-course chef-guided tasting menu or a personalized à la carte selection, marking the first time the restaurant has offered both options. Led by chef and restaurateur John Fraser of JF … Read more
When Bob Stahl talks about his life and career, he doesn’t dwell much on milestones or accolades. “I never really thought about it that way,” he says. “I just woke up every day and went to work.” Sounds simple enough, but maybe more nonchalant than you’d think, considering the size and scope of his business. … Read more
Allan Morris appointed as new CEO, ushering in the next chapter of growth and innovation.
Hotel Ora + Private Residences, a $675 million luxury hotel-condominium tower rising near Water Street, has listed a $10 million, penthouse on the 39th level, complete with a personalized design collaboration led by designer Maricarmen Castillon. According to Luigi Novembre, co-founder and chief operating officer of ARC Realty Group, the project’s developer, buyers can purchase … Read more
The Blu Halo, a new fine-dining restaurant, is opening its second Tampa Bay location on June 30 in the heart of Carillon Park’s Echelon City Center, in St. Petersburg. The Blu Halo offers a menu of steak and seafood dishes and a curated wine list. The full-service restaurant will also feature a private wine locker … Read more
Creation, a national real estate development firm with $4.4 billion in active projects, has officially entered the Florida market with two Tampa acquisitions, totaling nearly $135 million in value, and a new East Coast headquarters in Hyde Park. The Phoenix- and Dallas-based firm’s first move in the state includes the acquisition of a 20-acre site … Read more
