St. Petersburg attorney Larry Silvestri of Silvestri Law has merged his firm with Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A. The firm has been renamed Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Silvestri, P.A. to reflect Silvestri’s new role as Shareholder. The firm has opened a St. Petersburg office and plans to grow its clientele throughout Pinellas County.

The Florida Coalition for Children announced Denise Marzullo, MBA, LMHC, has joined as President and CEO designate, working alongside current CEO Kurt Kelly for several months during the transition period. Marzullo is an accomplished nonprofit executive with more than 17 years of leadership experience across Florida’s child welfare, early learning, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.

Truly Nolen Pest Control recently announced the addition of DJ Culberson as Director of Sales. He joins the Executive Team and will be based at the company’s East Coast Operations office in Orlando. In his most recent role, he quadrupled his division’s revenue, expanded the company's reach to more than 130 countries and helped formalize its global business model and go-to-market strategy.

NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate brokerage and investment firms, announces Managing Director Lesley Sheinberg as its 2025 Broker of the Year. This annual recognition is awarded to brokers who demonstrate leadership, teamwork and community involvement. This marks Sheinberg’s fifth consecutive and seventh career win.

Danny Jackson has been named Florida Market Leader for RSM US LLP. Known for his effective leadership, strong relationships and strategic insights, he has consistently delivered impactful results statewide. He will continue strengthening RSM’s market presence and advancing initiatives that support the firm’s people, clients and communities throughout Florida.

Toby Peabody joined TD Bank as Managing Director of Middle Market Banking for Florida, based in Orlando. He oversees TD’s commercial banking offerings for middle market companies statewide, supporting growth in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets. Peabody brings 25+ years of experience from U.S. Bank, Bank of America, and JPMorgan.

LifeLink Foundation has appointed Kelly Cullen, RN, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer. A veteran nurse and healthcare executive, Cullen brings more than 30 years of experience across clinical care, operations and executive leadership. She will work to advance LifeLink’s lifesaving mission and support teams and hospital partners across Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.

Shutts & Bowen LLP announced today that Martha M. Ferral in Miami and Ashlyn Robinson Banks in Tampa have been named partners, effective January 1, 2026. Ferral is a member of the International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group and Banks practices in the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group.

Children First celebrates 65 years of service alongside CEO Philip Tavill’s 30 years of leadership. Since 1996, Tavill has expanded services for infants and families, strengthened accountability, and earned repeated national recognition, helping build one of Florida’s most respected early learning and family strengthening organizations and continuing to guide growth today.