Michael Shea lands Florida Top 50 broker honor for 21st straight year

By AI, Created 4:34 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Michael Shea of Transworld Tampa was named to the Business Brokers of Florida Top 50 statewide list for the 21st year, based on sales volume and transaction count. The recognition underscores his reach across Tampa Bay and Central Florida and highlights the growing role of business brokers in Florida’s active M&A market.

Why it matters: - Shea’s 21-year run on the Florida Top 50 list signals durable dealmaking power in one of the country’s busiest M&A markets. - The ranking is based on total sales volume and transaction count, making it a broad measure of broker performance. - The recognition also reflects the reach of Transworld Tampa beyond Tampa Bay into Orlando, Sarasota and Lakeland.

What happened: - Michael Shea of Transworld Tampa was named to the Top 50 Brokers in Florida by the Business Brokers of Florida association. - The honor covers more than 1,000 active BBF members statewide. - The announcement was dated May 14, 2026. - Shea said the ranking reflects a commitment to “sophisticated exit planning and valuation services” for business owners from the Gulf Coast to Central Florida.

The details: - Shea has more than $1.5 billion in career deal volume. - Shea and his team have closed more than $1 billion in sold business volume over the past two decades. - Shea and his team have handled more than 450 transactions. - Shea has worked in business brokerage since 2005. - Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. - Shea’s credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary® designation and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® credential. - Shea is also a Florida licensed real estate broker and a Business Brokers of Florida board certified intermediary. - Transworld Business Advisors is part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands. - Transworld says it has more than 40 years of business brokerage experience and works across business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, franchise consultations and franchise development. - More information is available through the company’s website and franchise information.

Between the lines: - The repeated recognition suggests Shea has built a regional brand that extends beyond a single metro area. - The scale of his transaction history points to experience in both exits for owners and acquisition work for buyers. - The listing also shows how Florida’s business brokerage market rewards both volume and consistency over time.

What’s next: - Shea is likely to keep using the recognition to reinforce Transworld Tampa’s position with business owners considering a sale or succession plan. - The broader Transworld network will continue marketing business-sale, acquisition and franchise services across multiple industries. - Shea’s public profile and broker credentials may remain a differentiator as Florida deal activity continues.