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USF stadium construction fuels $210 million in Florida work

May 26, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Construction crews continue work on USF’s football stadium and operations center in Tampa.

USF’s stadium project has generated $210 million in contracts across Florida.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Sports, Top Story, USF Athletics

Tampa less exposed to Spirit shutdown than Orlando, TPA says

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Sign for Tampa International Airport with airplane overhead and palm trees

TPA says Tampa’s airline mix could soften the impact of the Spirit Airlines collapse.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Pinellas County, Tampa International Airport

Cruise growth could add $100 million to Tampa Bay region, port says

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Cruise ships docked at Port Tampa Bay near Channelside and downtown Tampa

Port Tampa Bay says cruise demand is outpacing current terminal capacity.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Top Story, Travel & Recreation

Tampa may cut services over Rays stadium deal

May 6, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior rendering of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Tampa could cut services if stadium tax revenue falls short.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Government, Sports, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Development Pipeline

Downtown Clearwater at stake as Pinellas opens land to developers

May 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
County-owned properties across downtown Clearwater, including surface lots and government buildings, are being evaluated for redevelopment as officials consider whether to sell or lease roughly 25 acres of land

Downtown Clearwater control is at stake as Pinellas opens land to developers.

Categories Clearwater, Commercial Real Estate, Economic impact, Government, Mixed-Use, Pinellas County, Real Estate, Top Story

Community Foundation awards $2M in scholarships

April 30, 2026April 29, 2026 by Contributed Content
Student receives scholarship check from Community Foundation Tampa Bay with family and presenters

Donor-backed scholarships continue to grow, expanding access and shaping student outcomes.

Categories Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Thought Leadership

Two-boat ferry plan would restore daily Tampa-St. Pete service

April 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Bay Breeze ferry vessel in San Francisco Bay

PSTA plans a daily ferry model with two vessels, a $10 fare and a downtown Tampa dock.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Marine, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Top Story

Pinellas hotel tax hits record as county directs $85M in public funds to Phillies

April 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Bar chart showing Pinellas County February hotel tax collections rising to a record $10.8 million in 2026.

Record tourism tax revenue comes as county commits public funds to Phillies project.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Pinellas County

FDOT commits $31M to operate Tampa Bay traffic control system

April 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of downtown Tampa with highways and skyline

FDOT District 7 awarded Iteris a five-year, $31M contract to operate Tampa Bay’s traffic center across five counties.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Government, Infrastructure & Development, Top Story

Live Nation verdict could reshape Tampa concert pipeline

May 18, 2026April 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of planned Live Nation music venue at Gasworx in Ybor City

Ruling raises questions about Tampa venue bookings, pricing and growth.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Infrastructure & Development, Ybor, Ybor City
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