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Embarc Collective expands corporate AI access in Tampa Leaders and team members cut a ribbon during the launch of The Digital Suite Tampa at Embarc Collective.

Leaders and team members cut a ribbon during the launch of The Digital Suite Tampa at Embarc Collective.

Embarc Collective expands corporate AI access in Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

Embarc Collective and EX3 Labs launch The Digital Suite Tampa to help companies move from AI interest...

White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk Interior of Boston Logan Airport with travelers at check-in and an inset photo of a White Castle–branded Just Baked automated food kiosk.

Interior of Boston Logan Airport with travelers at check-in and an inset photo of a White Castle–branded Just Baked automated food kiosk.

White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

White Castle partnered with a Sarasota tech firm to launch its first fully automated airport kiosk serving...

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick Professional headshot of Jake Kurtz smiling in a navy blazer, placed inside a circular frame on a blue gradient background with the words “Brick By Brick” in bold white text.

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

How Jake Kurtz turned a $500 side hustle into one of Tampa’s fastest-growing social media agencies.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and...

A collage of four images showing the opening of a new innovation and experience center in South Tampa. The first image shows a ribbon cutting with executives standing in a row inside the facility. The second image shows product displays with kitchenware and housewares on modern shelving. The third image shows an open workspace with glass meeting rooms and product shelves. The fourth image shows a chef preparing food inside the center’s full test kitchen.

National firm opens South Tampa innovation center with full test kitchen

Chuck Merlis December 5, 2025

A national consumer goods firm has opened a new South Tampa innovation and experience center with a...

Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools A three-panel collage showing the ryco logo, founder Riley Walker speaking on stage at a student pitch event and the company’s virtual campus where team members work as avatars.

Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

A Tampa ed-tech startup is using AI to help schools build custom curricula that fit every learner.

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care

Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

Tampa startup uses AI to protect drinking water before problems arise SkyTL founder Rocio Frej Vitalle leads a strategy session with her team in Tampa, focusing on AI-driven water quality technology.

SkyTL founder Rocio Frej Vitalle leads a strategy session with her team in Tampa, focusing on AI-driven water quality technology.

Tampa startup uses AI to protect drinking water before problems arise

Chuck Merlis November 10, 2025

A Tampa pilot led by SkyTL and ACCIONA uses AI to detect water quality threats before they...

Tampa tech founder buys into European football, looking for investors Haverfordwest County AFC soccer players in blue jerseys on the field during a Cymru Premier league match in Wales.