Industry Insights

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s Industry Insights section delivers the latest Tampa Bay business news across every major sector — from technology and real estate to law, finance and hospitality. Each story highlights the companies, leaders and innovations driving regional growth.

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants Exterior of a Beef O’Brady’s sports pub location, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion as it marks 40 years in business.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants

Chuck Merlis January 13, 2026

Beef 'O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues...

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay tops off tower Aerial rendering and waterfront view of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay at The Quay Sarasota development

Aerial rendering and waterfront view of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay at The Quay Sarasota development

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay tops off tower

Chuck Merlis December 19, 2025

Kolter Urban reaches a key milestone as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay tops off ahead of its...

Tampa firm brokers $5.65M Orlando hotel sale DSH Hotel Advisors logo alongside the exterior of the Red Roof Inn Orlando South near the Florida Mall, with “Deal Closed” text overlay.

Tampa firm brokers $5.65M Orlando hotel sale

Chuck Merlis December 20, 2025

A Tampa firm closed a $5.65M sale of a 74-room Orlando hotel near the Florida Mall.

$6.5M loan fuels Hyde Park mixed-use development Shoppers and diners gather around the central fountain at Hyde Park Village in Tampa

$6.5M loan fuels Hyde Park mixed-use development

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

A $6.5M construction loan is backing a mixed-use project in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena

Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena

3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

Strategic Property Partners plans a downtown Tampa entertainment district anchored by a 3,500-seat live music venue.

USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.