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Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

Tampa’s Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, joined families in Hostages Square as Israel celebrated the...

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to...

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Liquor Depot’s sold-out charity event with Mike Alstott raised $20,000 for Tampa Bay families.

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler Aerial view of The Tampa Edition rooftop pool and terrace in Water Street Tampa, with the Condé Nast Traveler logo highlighting the hotel’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognition.

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Tampa Edition one of Florida’s best hotels, cementing the city’s place...

After two-year closure, St. Pete’s Oyster Bar makes its comeback Exterior of The Oyster Bar restaurant in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District featuring teal doors, wood paneling and the restaurant’s logo sign.

After two-year closure, St. Pete’s Oyster Bar makes its comeback

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

The Oyster Bar’s comeback highlights how St. Pete restaurants are fueling Tampa Bay’s post-pandemic dining and business...

Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community Gary Hartfield holds Tampa Bay Business & Wealth cover at CEO Connect.

Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

Gary Hartfield shares his perspective on Tampa leadership, service and the community challenges shaping the region’s future.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion A view of downtown Tampa’s skyline with the Wealth Warden Partners logo overlayed, representing the firm’s headquarters expansion and investment in the region’s financial sector.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise...

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth Shoppers walk between vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local economic impact through 16 markets and roughly 900 vendors across...

Bern’s Dessert Room turns 40 with Tampa Heights brewery collaboration Interior view of the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House, showing private redwood booths and soft red lighting.

Interior view of the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House, showing private redwood booths and soft red lighting.

Bern’s Dessert Room turns 40 with Tampa Heights brewery collaboration

Chuck Merlis October 8, 2025

Bern’s Harry Waugh Dessert Room celebrates 40 years with a collaboration from a Tampa Heights brewery inspired...

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.