Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

TBBW’s top stories track the business news shaping Tampa Bay, from major deals and expansions to leadership moves and market shifts.
Updated daily, this section highlights the reporting you need to stay informed about the region’s most important business developments.

The Good Life: Avi & Co.’s Hue Pink Ice Timepiece (PHOTOS)

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Avi & Co. has released the Hue Pink Ice timepiece, the inaugural creation in its exclusive Hue by Avi and Co. collection. Pink sapphires, known for hues ranging from delicate pastels to vibrant magentas, symbolize wisdom, resilience and vitality.  Each of the 945 natural pink sapphires adorning the timepiece are carefully selected and handset.  Crafted … Read more

Boys & Girls Clubs announce staff title changes

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay announce staff changes. Cassie Kackley was named chief development officer, DJ Gothe was named chief financial officer, Cindy Bauer was named chief human resources officer and Cassandra Thomas was named chief marketing officer. Following a strategic transition, all … Read more

Boca Raton real estate owner and operator purchases Pinellas Business Center for $27.2 million

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Basis Industrial, a privately held real estate owner and operator, based in Boca Raton, closed on the Pinellas Business Center, in St. Petersburg. With the addition of this property, Basis grows its portfolio in the Tampa Bay area to 650,000 square feet. The Pinellas Business Center is at 10901-11001 Roosevelt Boulevard and 1000 112th Circle … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s CEO Connect with the Micha Seal (PHOTOS and VIDEO)  

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its August CEO Connect with Micha Seal, chief executive officer and founder of Watermelon Swim, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event were Holland & Knight and The William Stanley CFO Group. The event was hosted at Perform 24, in Tampa. Photos by Pamella Lee and video by Empowering Creative.

Rob Elder’s offroad adventure wasn’t a bumpy one, but he made it his own

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In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, is where Robert “Rob” Elder’s story begins. With car dealerships being where his family made a name for itself, in the professional world, the location is fitting. He, his brother Tony and sister Stephanie run the Elder Automotive empire today. Elder as president and chief executive officer of the … Read more

Exclusive: TBBW presents the finalists for the Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2024 (PHOTOS)

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Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2024. The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honors individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar for excellence in community leadership … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s Women’s Wellness Invitational 2024 (PHOTOS)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s third annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by Cigna, HCA, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Fifth Third Bank, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The day began with breakfast and a panel discussion on women’s wellness in mind, body, … Read more

Pilatus announces plans to build a new facility in Sarasota

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Pilatus, a Swiss airline manufacturer, plans to build a brand-new facility at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), in Bradenton, expanding its presence in North America. Pilatus executives have signed an official agreement with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Authority. The deal includes plans to develop a factory-owned facility, which Pilatus will use for sales, … Read more