Technology

Shilen Patel admits his story is just a portion of the larger story of his family and what they have built, since arriving in the United States. He was born in Tampa, but greatly appreciates the sacrifices and challenges of those that came before him. “Always around me, as a norm, was sort of risk-taking—this

HealthAxis, a Tampa-based administrative processing services company for health care payers and organizations, received a growth investment from Revelstoke Capital Partners. McGuireWoods acted as legal counsel to Revelstoke. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick acted as legal advisors to HealthAxis. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “HealthAxis and Revelstoke understand there is an urgent need

► Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties promoted Suriya Khong to vice president of teen initiatives. ► Helios Technologies, a Sarasota-based engineered motion control and electronic controls technology company, transferred its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange. ► The Rotary Club of Sarasota announced a 5-year grant award of $50,000

► Tampa Bay Lightning and Fast launched Fast Checkout, a new, in-arena, fan experience that uses QR codes to allow consumers to find, and buy, Lightning merchandise with one click without the hassle of navigating through multiple sites and online payment fields. (Pictured above) ►Tampa International Airport debuted Blue Express Curbsides, dedicated exclusively for passengers

Ideal Agent, a Tampa-based real estate technology company that connects home sellers with agents across the United States, added GHS Holdings to its investor list, which is led by Chairman Harsha V. Agadi. Agadi is a serial entrepreneur of multiple public, and private, companies such as Church’s Fried Chicken, Friendly Ice Cream, Krystal, Little Caesars

IT Authorities, a Tampa-based managed service provider and managed security service provider, recently announced that it has been acquired by WidePoint Corp. (NYSE American: WYY), a publicly-traded company that provides trusted mobility solutions, telecom lifecycle management, and access, and identity management services to government entities and Fortune 100 companies. WidePoint serves the Department of Defense,

► St. Pete’s Development Review Commission approved plans for a mixed-use development planned at 4311 34th Street South, in the Skyway Marina District, which includes a multifamily building, a self-storage facility a food bank and a restaurant. (Rendering above) ► Broker Scott Clendening of Commercial Partners Realty represented BridgePoint Church in the sale of an

► BOTA Center, a historic office property at 1570 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota’s Rosemary District, and a nearby vacant 6,250-square-foot lot sold for $4.35 million. (Pictured above) ► Elite Airways is now offering flights to White Plains Westchester County Airport, in New York, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. ► Tricera Capital, a Miami-based

Hugh Campbell spent 10 years in active duty with the United States Army, but he’d never hurt a fly. What he did have was a unique ability to assist operations through advanced communications, and a knack for understanding technology. Currently, he’s the co-founder and president at AC4S Technologies in Tampa. He’s also the chairman of

Modern Campus, based in Toronto, Canada, has acquired Presence, a campus engagement and learning platform company in St. Petersburg. The acquisition of Presence extends Modern Campus’ learning partners to more than 1,400 colleges and universities in North America, according to a statement. Presence employees will join the Modern Campus team with founder and CEO, Reuben

► St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve $700,000 in funding for the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, which is being designed by New York City-based Huff and Gooden Architects and local firm Wannemacher Jensen Architects. ► Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped St. Petersburg lawyer, and businessman, James Holton for a seat on the

Welcome to St. Petersburg, Florida: home of the badass businesswoman. She’s not the official city symbol (that honor goes to the brown pelican), but perhaps she should be. Studies continue to laud the area as a boon for female executive advancement. What makes St. Pete a place brimming with possibility for its lady leaders? According