In the heart of downtown Tampa, where the city’s pulse beats strongest, Carolyn Wilson surveyed the neoclassical façade of what was once the Exchange National Bank. The year was 1919, when this architectural gem first opened its doors to the financial elite of a growing Florida city. More than a century later, Wilson stood before … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber celebrated the achievements of local businesses and leaders during its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, held at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The annual event recognized outstanding contributions to the region’s economic and social vitality, with honors spanning a range of industries and categories. A record number of nominations were submitted … Read more
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Pasco County business news shows growth in retail, health care and community efforts, reinforcing its role in Tampa Bay’s economy.
Starting a business is hard, so unsurprisingly, most people look for ways to reduce their risk. One of the most common strategies is to buy into a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch. While launching with a proven business model, marketing materials, and support infrastructure may seem like a no brainer, there are … Read more
Just last night, late, as I celebrated the end of my 55th year and the start of my 56th – I read a distressing message from my daughter, the new mom of my 3-month-old granddaughter, Iris Stella. I hope you’re not weary of hearing about her yet. In this message, my daughter was lamenting about … Read more
Construction crews at the Tampa Museum of Art will begin relocating the downtown dog park at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, marking the first visible step in the museum’s long-planned Centennial Expansion. The relocation of the dog park, which will be replaced with two new dog play areas between Curtis Hixon Park and Kiley Gardens, sets … Read more
A new listing in Siesta Key combines privacy and waterfront access. Located at 4315 Mangrove Place, the six-bedroom, six-bathroom estate sits on South Cocoanut Bayou Island, a private residential enclave with only four homes. The asking price is $15.95 million. The home includes a separate guest house, with its own elevator, more than 7,000 square … Read more
A 150-acre site, in Wesley Chapel, is set to become the region’s next major mixed-use development, following a $5.5 million acquisition loan from Miami-based Linkvest Capital. GPI Tampa, an entity of GPI Real Estate Group led by developer Roy Abrams, acquired the land, three contiguous parcels, at 9247 Kenton Road, for roughly $4.98 million. The … Read more
The Tampa Bay Wave and the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business are launching the fifth annual FinTech|X Accelerator on Aug. 4. The 2025 cohort will bring together a group of startups worldwide. Since its inception, the program’s alumni, including Paperstack, Viva Finance and Ascent, have raised more than $95 million and generated … Read more
