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Mergers–Acquisitions

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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 26, 2026
Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Once the merger takes effect on Sept. 1 it will create a $22 billion institution serving more than 1.5 million members across Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 20, 2026
Lakewood Ranch IT company acquires Venice firm

Four Winds IT has taken over Suncoast IT Consultants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 18, 2026
Florida trusts and estates law firms merge to form Diamond & Lile

The combined practice will serve clients statewide from offices in St. Petersburg and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 17, 2026
Bradenton-based industrial roofing company acquired

Skybound Service Partners is the new owner of Unicoat Industrial Roofing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 22, 2026
Rumble acquires AI company, splits business into two divisions

The publicly traded Rumble also rebranded itself as Rum Group Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 17, 2026
Sarasota law practice becomes part of St. Louis firm

Dunlap Moran and its two Sarasota area offices are now part of a Minnesota-based law firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 1, 2026
Clearwater's Decks & Docks buys San Diego building materials dealer

The local company is expanding into California with the purchase of J&W Lumber.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 1, 2026
Longtime Sarasota law firm joins Tampa-based practice

Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos has united with Trenam Law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2026
Bradenton RV dealer gets partner, $60 million infusion

The Motorcoach Store and Millennium Luxury Coaches are merging in deal called "a unification."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 20, 2026
Boca Raton CPA firm acquires Tampa company

HBK CPAs and Consultants now serves six Florida markets after acquiring Tampa’s Brimmer, Burek and Keelan LLP.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 4, 2026
Sarasota family office acquires Texas manufacturer

Nickolas Asset Management purchased Ranch Road Cargo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2026
Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge

Syprett Meshad P.A. and Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBos will join under the name Syprett Meshad & DuBose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Parkview Dental Partners has acquired VIP Dental Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 9, 2026
Sarasota boat manufacturer acquires custom marine company

Calcutta Marine International LLC has purchased Andros Boatworks Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 8, 2026
Tervis acquires Nashville drinkware company

The drinkware manufacturer plans to expand its market footprint with the acquisition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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