PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion

PNC Bank names Tampa Bay a key region in its $2 billion national branch expansion plan.

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PNC Bank branch exterior with signage and outdoor seating area.
USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The mixed-use project will transform an underused section of the Tampa campus into a walkable destination for students, faculty and the community. USF released four new renderings of the project, which will

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Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.
Tampa tech founder buys into European football, looking for investors

Tampa tech founder Will Freeman launches Catalyst Sports Ventures to bring local investors into the global soccer ownership game.

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Haverfordwest County AFC soccer players in blue jerseys on the field during a Cymru Premier league match in Wales.
Tampa-based Primo Brands names new CEO

Primo Brands names Eric Foss Chairman and CEO, signaling new growth for the Tampa-based beverage leader.

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Primo Brands bottled water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, The Mountain Valley and Saratoga
Tampa Bay coworking market ranks 29th in U.S., 3rd in Florida

Tampa Bay continues to rise in the national coworking rankings. According to CoworkingCafe’s Q3 2025 Coworking Report, the Tampa–St. The Petersburg–Clearwater market now holds the 29th-largest share of coworking space in the United States, underscoring the region’s growing appeal to companies seeking flexible and collaborative environments. The findings reveal that Tampa Bay is Florida’s third-largest

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Infographic summarizing Tampa Bay’s coworking market: 108 coworking spaces, 1.68 million square feet total, average space size of 15,062 square feet, and median pricing of $225 per month for memberships, $30 per day passes, $50 per hour meeting rooms, and $99 per month virtual offices.
Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

Defense contractor Orion Edge is moving its headquarters to Tampa, investing $20M and adding 20 high-wage jobs.

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Orion Edge logo and drones over Tampa skyline alongside downtown Tampa waterfront, with “HQ Move” text overlay
Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa

Wagamama relocates its U.S. headquarters to Tampa, reinforcing the city’s rise as a national hub for business and hospitality.

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Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.
The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth

Florida Trust Wealth Management helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.

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Florida Trust Wealth Management logo displayed on a sandy background with seashells and a starfish, symbolizing financial stability and coastal prosperity in Tampa Bay.
Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa

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

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