USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program

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The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is expanding its real estate offerings with new graduate concentrations and a proposed Master of Science in Real Estate that could start in fall 2027. The degree is moving through the university and state approval process. USF already offers an undergraduate real estate minor that launched … Read more

Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority

Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and community growth.

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.

Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M

Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.

California investor buys 2 Tampa Bay properties for $10M

Side-by-side view of the Primrose School property in Tampa and the Monticciolo Dental office in Lakewood Ranch, recently acquired by a California investor.

A California investor completed a $10M purchase of two Tampa Bay triple net assets leased to corporate tenants.