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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...

How Microsoft’s outage could impact Tampa Bay businesses Microsoft 365 apps displayed on a smartphone screen, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive

Microsoft 365 apps displayed on a smartphone screen, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive

How Microsoft’s outage could impact Tampa Bay businesses

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Microsoft’s Azure outage revealed how deeply Tampa Bay’s business community relies on the cloud.

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Tampa will once again take the national stage as host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National...

Meet the Tampa firm teaching NFL players life after football Teal Henderson and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans beside the Bones Investment Group logo.

Meet the Tampa firm teaching NFL players life after football

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

From the locker room to the boardroom, NFL players are learning what real wealth means after football.

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

Tampa investor Clark Lunt redefines the yardstick of success, showing young professionals how to build wealth that...

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom? Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom?

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism surge reveals what’s driving the region’s fastest-growing industry.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion A view of downtown Tampa’s skyline with the Wealth Warden Partners logo overlayed, representing the firm’s headquarters expansion and investment in the region’s financial sector.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise...

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth Shoppers walk between vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local economic impact through 16 markets and roughly 900 vendors across...

St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.