THEA approves $362M South Selmon expansion
THEA has approved a $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project to add lanes, modernize bridges and deliver community upgrades from Riverview to downtown Tampa.
Month: September 2025
Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
UTampa’s Sykes College of Business climbs 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek rankings
UTampa’s Sykes College of Business jumped 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2025-26 rankings, earning high marks in learning and entrepreneurship.
Wake Forest’s Anne-Sterre den Dunnen earns LPGA tour debut at The Annika
Wake Forest senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen will make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika in Belleair after earning a sponsor invitation.
Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at Water Street Tampa on Dec. 23 with outdoor seating and standard daily hours.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force behind Union New American, has been named Director of Culinary and will join the executive leadership team. Stepping into Rios’ former role, Chef Casey Alfonso … Read more
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out
Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as both the region’s leading healthcare provider and a top employer. The recognition places the academic health system as the No. 1 health care employer in Tampa Bay and among the top five … Read more
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate
A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales tax on commercial leases will officially expire, closing the chapter on Florida’s status as the only state in the nation to impose such a levy. … Read more
Former Senate President Tom Lee inducted into Florida Housing Hall of Fame
Tom Lee, who represented the Tampa Bay area in the Florida Senate for 18 years and served as Senate president from 2004 to 2006, has been inducted into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame. The honor, presented by the Florida Home Builders Association, recognizes individuals whose leadership and advocacy have had a lasting impact on … Read more
USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges
The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual rankings. In results released Sept. 23, USF rose to No. 88 overall, among all public and private universities, up from No. 91 the previous year. … Read more