Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) made a major announcement adding a commercial flight from Avelo Airlines. Avelo Airlines will begin nonstop commercial flights to New Haven, Connecticut, beginning June 13. Flights will be to Tweed New Haven Airport, on Thursday, and from there to Lakeland, on Sunday, according to the Avelo website. The City of … Read more
American Structurepoint, a full-service architecture and engineering consulting firm, has signed a 9,485-square-foot office lease at 1 N Dale Mabry Hwy, in Tampa. The firm is currently located in the Cypress Center, in Tampa, and will double its footprint in the market with this move. Joanne LeBlanc, of Colliers, represented the tenant. CBRE represented the … Read more
Brad Oleshansky, founder and chief executive officer of The Motor Enclave, in Tampa, has joined the board of directors of BRANDT, a manufacturing company and supplier of agriculture inputs, also in Tampa. “When we look for new board members, we are looking for entrepreneurs who know how to see opportunities and take appropriate risks,” said … Read more
The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee has announced the names of five finalists that will be presented to the University’s Board of Trustees for consideration. Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, is set to leave his post at the end of the spring semester. The five individuals being presented include: The … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2024 Women Who Win Awards at The CI Group, in Tampa. Finalists for the awards will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, on April 19. Sponsor for the VIP reception was The … Read more
A Clearwater-made marinara sauce will “make your guests say ‘yes,’” according to a new list released by SELF magazine. SELF’s 2024 Pantry Awards named Yo Mama’s Foods’ marinara sauce as one of the best in the business. Testers for the awards sampled products to find the very best sauces, spreads, oils and condiments. The SELF … Read more
Brian and Renee Murphy have made a personal donation of $1.5 million to Jesuit High School, in Tampa, following a major fundraising success at the school’s annual Gaudiosa Gala. In February, the Murphys were Grand Gaudiosa Underwriters, helping Jesuit’s annual Gaudiosa gala raise $1.25 million for the school’s financial aid program. The Murphy’s son, Parker, … Read more
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, will expand its footprint to Islamorada, Florida, with the addition of Native Marine. Native Marine was founded by Florida Keys natives Tommy, Sarah and Brett Brashares. As an authorized Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine dealer, they have served the boating community from Tavernier to Key West. The expanded MarineMax presence in … Read more
Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners have approved two lease agreements with Agunsa, for facilities at the port’s Eastport and Hookers Point locations. AGS provides ocean transportation and logistics services including port terminal services, ship operations, vessel agency, warehousing, trucking and airport services. Under the 20-year lease agreements, AGS will operate on 18 acres at … Read more
The University of South Florida received a $2.7 million gift, which will go toward student scholarships. The funds, from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann, will be used to support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is … Read more
