Future of Davis Islands’ Mirasol hinges on Jan. 15 vote

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Historic Mirasol building on Davis Islands shown alongside archival photo as Tampa City Council vote approaches

A Jan. 15 City Council vote will determine whether the historic Mirasol returns to its original use as a boutique hotel.

$34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens in East Tampa

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Aerial view of the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in East Tampa showing solar panels on the roof and surrounding neighborhood

East Tampa’s $34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens as a major community investment heading into 2026.

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

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St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

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Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2 story, 13K sq ft Health and Wellness Center.

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and businesses thrive.

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand

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Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable family built brands.

Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

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Modern exterior of a Fifth Third Bank branch with glass walls, green accents and a bright blue sky.

Fifth Third’s 200th Florida branch marks a major step in the bank’s Southeast expansion and its promise to build where growth is strongest.