Bridgette Bello, the publisher of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, has left the publication, reports Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics.
Schorsch reports, “Sources tell Florida Politics she was terminated, though TBBW has not confirmed the termination; a spokesperson was unavailable for comment.
“Bello’s name, photo and bio have been removed from the outlet’s website. Jason Baker, who had served as Vice President of the organization under Bello, is now listed as president and publisher, Bello’s former title.
“Sources familiar with Bello’s exit didn’t offer specific grievances, but said staff turnover had been an issue and trouble had been brewing for a while.
“Bello previously served as publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal until she left the company in 2018, and went on to assume leadership of and establish TBBW. A lawsuit filed against Bello in 2023 by American City Business Journals, the parent company of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, said she was terminated from the position, but didn’t include the reason. The lawsuit, which sought to recoup the outstanding balance on a loan the complaint said was granted as part of Bello’s move to Florida, has since been settled under unspecified terms.”
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