Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
Plutus Capital Partners has closed a $50 million fund to provide financing for small and mid-sized businesses and real estate developers. The Tampa-based private investment firm launched its second fund in November 2024, in response to growing demand for private credit. The fund aims to provide capital to borrowers seeking between $2 million and $7 … Read more
The Pagidipati family, of Tampa, has been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50, an annual ranking of the largest donors in the United States. The family donated $50 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, last April, to support pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay region. The contribution, one of the largest in … Read more
As 2025 unfolds, economic experts at Regions Bank are closely watching how national policies and global trends will shape both the United States and Tampa Bay economies. During a recent discussion with Alan McKnight, chief investment officer, April Grajales, Tampa market executive, and Ray Hand, private wealth executive for Florida, these leaders shared insights on … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber will host the 19th annual Taste of South Tampa on March 2, at the Tampa Garden Club, featuring food and drink from more than 30 vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden. The event, presented by Older, Lundy, Koch & Martino, offers attendees unlimited food and beverage samples, giveaways from business … Read more
⊲ Ocean Prime Sarasota, the acclaimed seafood and steakhouse from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, opened at the Quay Sarasota, offering fresh seafood, prime steaks, handcrafted cocktails and stunning waterfront views in a 9,513-square-foot, two-level space, with more than 355 seats. (Rendering above) ⊲ Ian Black Real Estate, a Sarasota commercial real estate brokerage firm, hired Kevin … Read more
The Will’s Way Foundation will host its annual Wings Wheels and Hearts Hangar Gala on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event aims to raise funds for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The gala will feature a display of private aircraft and exotic cars, along with live entertainment, gourmet dining, and live and silent auctions. … Read more
LCG Advisors is expanding its investment banking operations with the addition of senior finance professionals. Kevin Groff has joined LCG as senior managing director to lead the firm’s Business Services Group, which includes investment banking, forensic accounting, litigation support and a newly developed exit advisory division. Groff will be based in West Palm Beach and … Read more
Bank of America has named Michael Esposito as president of its Tampa Bay market, succeeding Bill Goede, who retired in December, after 35 years with the company. Esposito, who joined Bank of America in 1994, has held leadership roles in Retail Banking, Preferred Banking and Merrill. He most recently served as national performance executive for … Read more
LCG Advisors has named Andy Clausen as the managing director of its Business Valuation Division. Clausen, an accredited senior appraiser, will focus on expanding the division, enhancing its service offerings and bolstering the firm’s valuation expertise across various industries. He will operate from LCG’s Western Regional Headquarters, in Denver. The division provides a range of … Read more
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