Tampa-based Anchor Glass cuts debt 60% while securing $100M for growth
Anchor Glass reduces debt 60% and raises $100M in new capital, reinforcing growth under CEO Nipesh Shah.
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$120 million Marina Bay condo planned on Pinellas Bayway
Developer Reza Yazdani unveils plans for a $120 million luxury condo tower, the final piece of the Marina Bay community in St. Petersburg.
University of Tampa appoints new marketing chief to boost national profile
UTampa names new marketing chief to guide brand strategy and boost the school’s national profile.
Industry veteran buys Riverview Village Inn
After decades running Village Inn restaurants across Florida, Dean LaFollette now owns the Riverview location he first advocated for nearly 20 years ago.
Hilton Garden Inn sale marks Ybor’s rising profile
The sale of the Hilton Garden Inn in Ybor underscores the district’s revitalization and rising investor interest in Tampa hotels.
THEA approves $362M South Selmon expansion
THEA has approved a $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project to add lanes, modernize bridges and deliver community upgrades from Riverview to downtown Tampa.
Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
UTampa’s Sykes College of Business climbs 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek rankings
UTampa’s Sykes College of Business jumped 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2025-26 rankings, earning high marks in learning and entrepreneurship.
Wake Forest’s Anne-Sterre den Dunnen earns LPGA tour debut at The Annika
Wake Forest senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen will make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika in Belleair after earning a sponsor invitation.
Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at Water Street Tampa on Dec. 23 with outdoor seating and standard daily hours.