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The Tampa EDITION’S Chris Southwick on Tampa’s luxury market

The Edition’s Chris Southwick explains how Tampa became a luxury destination built on authenticity, culture and community.

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Rooftop pool at The Tampa Edition at sunset, overlooking Water Street with floral cabanas and city views
The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect

At TBBW’s CEO Connect, Frank Fiume shared how he built i9 Sports into a national franchise and redefined success after the sale.

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Frank Fiume and Bridgette Bello smiling together as Fiume holds the TBBW magazine featuring his cover story
Outback opening new Lakewood Ranch restaurant Nov. 11

Outback expands to Lakewood Ranch with new jobs, community giving and a nod to its Tampa beginnings.

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Exterior of Outback Steakhouse restaurant with red logo and stone facade
Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means

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

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Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.
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.
Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

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

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Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.
Che Vita opens in downtown Tampa with Italian Flair

Che Vita brings bold Southern Italian flavor to downtown Tampa.

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Interior of Che Vita restaurant at Hilton Tampa Downtown featuring wood tables, blue glassware and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide

Melting Pot brings its signature fondue to Publix shelves in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date.

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Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table
Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay Nov. 4 with new restaurant

Bojangles opens its first Tampa Bay restaurant in Pinellas Park on November 4, expanding its Southern roots across Florida.

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Exterior of a Bojangles restaurant in Pinellas Park, featuring the signature red “Bo” logo on a white building with an orange awning and tree in the foreground.
Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants

EVO’s new tenants bring wellness-focused energy to downtown St. Pete, leaving just one retail space available.

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A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.
Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M

A $3.06 million sale of Pollo Campero highlights rising investor confidence in Tampa’s restaurant real estate market.

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Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.
Inside the $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square

The $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square highlights investor demand and confidence in Florida’s retail real estate market.

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Five Below and Aldi storefronts at Buccaneer Square in Tampa, Florida