The quiet work College HUNKS does for domestic violence victims

College HUNKS has been quietly moving survivors of domestic violence to safety across Tampa Bay and beyond.

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Two College HUNKS team members stand in front of a moving truck with their hands over their hearts beside text reading “We stand against domestic violence.”
Media veteran opens new production studio in Pinellas Park

Media veteran Chris Ingram has opened Gulfstream Video Studio in Pinellas Park, adding a new resource for Tampa Bay creators and businesses.

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Chris Ingram sitting on a director chair in front of the Gulfstream Video Studio LED wall.
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida name 2026 Women of Distinction honorees

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has announced the 2026 Women of Distinction honorees who represent the region’s strongest leaders in service and community impact.

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2026 Women of Distinction honorees from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida with headshots and titles.
South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December

South Seas is opening a new 2.5 acre waterpark on Captiva Island this December.

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Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.
Top Tampa retail center sells for $24.94M

Westchase Town Center has sold for $24.94M in a major Tampa retail deal.

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Westchase Town Center street view with shops, restaurants and palm trees
Meet TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth announces the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year and opens nominations for 2026.

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Group photo of all award recipients from the 2025 TBBW Philanthropists of the Year Awards standing on stage holding their trophies.
Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales

Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA project surpasses $200M in sales, setting the stage for a new era of downtown luxury.

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Rendering of Hotel ORA’s rooftop pool deck at sunset, featuring palm trees, lounge chairs, and an illuminated stage.
National design-build firm announces East Coast hub in Tampa

LGE Design Build, a leading architecture, engineering and construction firm based in Phoenix and Dallas, has opened a new office in Tampa as part of its national expansion. The office

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Downtown Tampa skyline at sunset, featuring illuminated buildings and the city’s major roadways.
Public Storage buys Valrico self-storage site for $6.9M

Public Storage expands its Tampa Bay footprint with a $6.9M self-storage purchase in Valrico.

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Exterior of Extra Space Storage facility in Valrico, Florida, showing entrance, parking area, and building signage.
Hyde Park residents push back on Magnolia Hotel proposal

Residents voice concerns over the scale, parking and flood risks tied to the proposed Magnolia Hotel and Residences in Hyde Park.

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Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.
PopUp Bagels opening 2nd Tampa location this week in Carrollwood

PopUp Bagels brings its cult-followed “Grip, Rip and Dip” experience to Carrollwood as it opens its second Tampa Bay shop.

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Basket filled with assorted PopUp Bagels
BODYBAR Pilates opening 9th Tampa Bay Area studio in Palmetto

BODYBAR Pilates is expanding across Tampa Bay with a new Palmetto studio and a series of November community events ahead of its 2026 opening.

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BODYBAR Pilates reformer machines lined up in a bright, modern studio space