February 2026 - Page 3 of 5 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

AI roads less traveled AI adoption is accelerating investment in data centers and supporting infrastructure across the U.S.

AI roads less traveled

Contributed Content February 9, 2026

AI’s next investment wave may run through turbines, utilities and data center real estate.

Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026 A Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More storefront

Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

The Dunedin franchisor is using AI to speed production without losing the human touch.

As economic uncertainty rises, investors seek stability over returns A business team meets in a modern conference room as a presenter points to a screen showing financial charts and market data.

A business team meets in a modern conference room as a presenter points to a screen showing financial charts and market data.

As economic uncertainty rises, investors seek stability over returns

Chuck Merlis February 7, 2026

Tangible assets feel easier to price, protect and hold through volatility.

Ballast Point Pier rebuild could take 3 to 4 years, officials say Ballast Point Park pier at sundown in Tampa, Florida

Ballast Point Pier rebuild could take 3 to 4 years, officials say

Chuck Merlis February 6, 2026

Council hears a 3 to 4 year estimate as surplus park spending takes shape.

Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal Exterior of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant with patio seating in Lutz, Florida.

Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

The deal reflects growing investor demand for passive net-lease assets.

TPA approves final Airside D design, $1.528B project Rendering shows a café and dining area inside TPA’s planned Airside D concourse with seating, retail and gate access nearby.

Rendering shows a café and dining area inside TPA’s planned Airside D concourse with seating, retail and gate access nearby.

TPA approves final Airside D design, $1.528B project

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

The 16-gate terminal moves to final design, with construction set to go vertical this year.

Rays release first renderings of proposed Dale Mabry ballpark Exterior rendering of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Exterior rendering of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Rays release first renderings of proposed Dale Mabry ballpark

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

New renderings preview the Dale Mabry plan as negotiations and community sessions begin.

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I Built the Plane While Flying It

Julie Edelman February 5, 2026

A candid Literary Sips Sipdown on leadership, resilience and the books guiding Robyn Ostrem today.

Darryl Shaw files rezoning for 25-acre East Ybor site Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

Darryl Shaw files rezoning for 25-acre East Ybor site

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

A rezoning filing advances plans for a hospital anchored mixed-use district in East Ybor City.

Why childcare matters to Pinellas employers A parent and young child sit across from each other at a table with books and a laptop during a childcare or early learning setting.