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Chipotle to open at Water Street Tampa
Real Estate  | 

Chipotle will open a 2,500-square-foot restaurant at Water Street Tampa, adding fast-casual dining to the growing downtown district.

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Street view of Water Street Tampa with high-rise buildings at sunset, overlaid with the Chipotle Mexican Grill logo.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
Uncategorized  | 

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

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Chef Jacob Rios, newly appointed Director of Culinary at Next Level Brands, stands in his chef’s coat outside Union New American in Tampa.
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out 
Health Care & Wellness  | 

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

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“Exterior view of Tampa General Hospital, recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s best places to work in 2025.”
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate
Entrepreneurs & Business Strategy  | 

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

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A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.
USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges
Local Buzz  | 

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

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Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping
Tampa ranks third in Florida for job growth, fueled by education, health care and manufacturing
Economic Development  | 

Tampa added 12,700 private-sector jobs in August from a year earlier, ranking third among Florida’s metropolitan areas for job growth, according to new data from FloridaCommerce. The 0.9% increase accounted

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Group of leaders, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, cutting a red ribbon during the grand opening ceremony at XTEND’s U.S. headquarters, with the XTEND logo and balloon columns in the background.