Hillsborough
George Jirotka, shareholder with Fowler White Boggs Banker, Tampa (813/228-7411), has been named Chair of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, which recommends to the Governor applicants for appointment to the county and circuit courts for Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Hardeman Kempton & Associates Inc., Tampa (813/258-0066), has appointed Allen Howell project landscape architect.
Paul B. Byum III has joined DataMentors Inc., Tampa (813/960-7800), as senior vice president of sales.
Larry Weltin has been named vice president of Peak/Biety Inc. Advertising + Marketing, Tampa (813/289-8006).
Framework Consulting Inc., Tampa (813/310-9357), has named John Civatte director of business development.
Stephen J. Dryer has been appointed as interim executive director and CEO at the Florida Aquarium, Tampa (813/273-4000).
Beers Construction Co., Tampa (813/885-6606), has changed its name to Beers Skanska.
Elisabeth A. Bernitt, managing principal at Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum Inc., Tampa (813/229-0300), has been named to the board of directors of the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the Tampa Bay chapter of the National Association of Industrial Office Properties.
Melinda Chavez has been appointed executive director at the Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts, Tampa (813/221-2787).
King Engineering Associates Inc., Tampa (813/88-8881), has named Michael L. Mondello senior project engineer, Kevin S. Moran senior project manager and Robert J. Clanton director of construction services.
Bob Abberger has been promoted to managing director of the Florida development services group at Trammell Crow Co., Tampa (813/229-8545).
Jeffery S. Hills has joined Burcaw & Associates Engineering Inc., Tampa (813/882-4815), as vice president and director of operations.

Manatee
Community Bank, Bradenton (941/756-0099), has appointed Christopher Kneer vice president.
St. Petersburg-based Taylor White has opened a third regional office in Bradenton (941/727-4233) that will be managed by partners James N. Bassil and Anthony N. Linguanti Jr.
Steve Smith has been named director of food and beverage at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club (941/907-4700).

Pasco
Prudential Tropical Realty has named Jan P. Newell managing broker of the Land O' Lakes office (813/949-0000). Additionally, Linda Hauff has been promoted to general manager. Robyn Hanke has joined John Heagney Public Relations, Holiday (727/942-2718), as a staff writer.

Pinellas
Anita Iodice has been named vice president of home fashions at Home Shopping Network, St. Petersburg (727/872-1000).
Bank of America Corp., St. Petersburg (727/892-6252), has appointed Kathryn Pemble president of its Pinellas County market.
Jason J. Israel has been named president of Bankers Insurance Group's three companies: Bankers Insurance Co., Bankers Security Insurance Co. and First Community Insurance Co., St. Petersburg (727/823-4000).
Lifestyle Family Fitness, St. Petersburg (727/456-3100), has appointed David Dunlap director of corporate sales.
Michael J. Harley has been named president and chief operating officer of Payless Car Rental System Inc., St. Petersburg (727/528-5377).
Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg (727/562-7818), has named Frank Klim director of communications.
Bryan Zwan has been named chairman, president and CEO of Digital Lightwave Inc., Clearwater (727/442-6677). Mark E. Scott has been appointed chief financial officer and vice president of finance.
Elliott Rose has been named chief operating officer at Arvida Realty Services, Clearwater (727/723-8880).

Polk
American Bank & Trust, Lake Wales (863/676-7631) has appointed Lee Fox Rawlings as vice president controller.
Adrienne Darby has joined the Polk County Small & Minority Business Development Center, Bartow (863/534-2522), as a business analyst.
Saddle Creek Corp., Lakeland (863/665-0966), has appointed Clifford K. Otto executive vice president.
Lanier Upshaw, Lakeland (863/686-2113), has named Sean Marshall an IT manager and Robin Misener controller.
Darlene D. Eanett has been promoted to shareholder at Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson P.A., Lakeland (863/687-4010).
Les Bromwell has rejoined BCI Engineers & Scientists Inc., Lakeland (863/667-2345), as vice chairman and principal engineer.

Sarasota
David W. Ellwanger has joined IBA Consultants, Sarasota (941/365-2710), as vice president of sales and marketing.
The KB Group, Sarasota (941/365-4617), has appointed John Nicholas chief operating officer.
Shawn Parker has been named product manager at OneBiotechnology, Sarasota (941/355-8451).

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Pasco County
Bill Law Builders is building a 7,700-sf warehouse in West Pasco Industrial Park on .57 acre south of Perpetual Dr., Odessa. Eng: Johnson-Frey-Turzak Group. Contact: Bill Law Builders (813/920-7219).

Hernando County
The Sembler Co. is developing an 11,400-sf Eckerd drug store as U.S. Hwy. 19 and SR 50, Weeki Wachee. Contact: Sembler Co., Craig Sher (727/384-6000).

Polk County
R.R. Simmons Construction Corp. is developing a 252,000-sf warehouse for Quad in the Lakeland Interstate Business Park on 18.5 acres at 1515 W. Bella Vista St., Lakeland. Eng: Douglas Cureton. Contractor: R.R. Simmons Construction Corp., Randy Simmons (813/632-5591).

Hillsborough County
Tower Diagnostics plans to develop 13,600-sf medical diagnostic center at 14231 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa. Contractor: J.O. DeLotto & Sons Inc., Glenn McKenzie (813/935-2191).

Pinellas County
The U.S. Army plans to develop a 38,000-sf Army support facility on 28.56 acres at the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, Clearwater. Eng: Hough Engineering Inc., Marla Hough (941/747-4838).

Sarasota County
Florida State University plans a $44-million expansion and renovation at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. Work includes renovation of the Asolo Theater and West wing of the museum and a new visitor center and art education facility. Arch: HOK Florida, Beth Bernitt (813/229-0300).

Manatee County
Inland Southeast Property Management Corp. has purchased the 404,000-sf Creekwood Crossing shopping center at SR 70 and I-75 for $23 million from Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL & Associates Properties. Contact: Inland Southeast Property Management Corp. (941/929-0144)

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