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Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO Meals On Wheels of Tampa headquarters building with a modern gray and red exterior, showcasing the nonprofit’s heart and utensils logo on the front facade.

Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO

Chuck Merlis November 6, 2025

Meals On Wheels of Tampa ushers in a new era as community leader Mandy Cloninger steps in...

Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.

Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.

Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means

Barbara Lynch November 5, 2025

Neen James transforms luxury from a status symbol into a leadership strategy rooted in intention and attention.

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.

Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans

Chuck Merlis November 4, 2025

The Rays want a 100-acre stadium district that could reshape Tampa Bay.

USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.

Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.

USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters

Chuck Merlis November 4, 2025

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

Florida SNAP crisis grows as Tampa’s Metro Ministries ‘doubles down’ Sign on a grocery store door reading “SNAP welcomed here,” showing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted for food purchases.

Sign on a grocery store door reading “SNAP welcomed here,” showing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted for food purchases.

Florida SNAP crisis grows as Tampa’s Metro Ministries ‘doubles down’

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

Florida food banks face record demand as SNAP benefits resume at half strength and families across Tampa...

Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children’s for pediatric cancer research State officials present a $7.5 million grant check to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to support pediatric cancer research.

State officials present a $7.5 million grant check to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to support pediatric cancer research.

Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children’s for pediatric cancer research

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

A $7.5 million state grant will help Johns Hopkins All Children’s lead new advances in pediatric cancer...

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.

Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa Exterior of Benchmark International Arena with the downtown Tampa skyline in the background

Exterior of Benchmark International Arena with the downtown Tampa skyline in the background

Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa

Chuck Merlis November 1, 2025

TBBW sat down with the Tampa M&A firm to learn more about its biggest move yet.

How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.

How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success

Chuck Merlis October 31, 2025

From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving...

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.