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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Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

Chuck Merlis November 21, 2025

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while...

Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.

Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.

Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M

Chuck Merlis November 21, 2025

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi...

California investor buys 2 Tampa Bay properties for $10M Side-by-side view of the Primrose School property in Tampa and the Monticciolo Dental office in Lakewood Ranch, recently acquired by a California investor.

Side-by-side view of the Primrose School property in Tampa and the Monticciolo Dental office in Lakewood Ranch, recently acquired by a California investor.

California investor buys 2 Tampa Bay properties for $10M

Chuck Merlis November 21, 2025

A California investor completed a $10M purchase of two Tampa Bay triple net assets leased to corporate...

Tampa multifamily market outperforms Sun Belt in new Q3 report Rendering of a modern six story apartment community at sunset with people walking in front, cars on the street and landscaped trees and flowers.

Rendering of a modern six story apartment community at sunset with people walking in front, cars on the street and landscaped trees and flowers.

Tampa multifamily market outperforms Sun Belt in new Q3 report

Chuck Merlis November 21, 2025

New data shows Tampa’s multifamily market outperforming the Sun Belt and staying ahead of national averages in...

Major Westshore Business District property sold to major developer A satellite view of Tampa’s Westshore Business District showing 701 N Westshore Blvd near I 275 and surrounding commercial properties.

A satellite view of Tampa’s Westshore Business District showing 701 N Westshore Blvd near I 275 and surrounding commercial properties.

Major Westshore Business District property sold to major developer

Chuck Merlis November 20, 2025

Eisenhower Property Group has added another key property to its Westshore portfolio in an all cash deal.

Downtown St. Pete scores major new bank at 400 Central A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

Downtown St. Pete scores major new bank at 400 Central

Chuck Merlis November 20, 2025

PNC Bank is opening a new branch at 400 Central as downtown St. Pete continues its rapid...

Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.

Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.

Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

New national data shows Tampa outperforming the real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, signaling strong demand and...

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel Sleep Inn and Suites Valdosta, a recently renovated 71 room hotel sold for $5.2 million.

Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

A Tampa brokerage closed a 5.2 million Georgia hotel sale after more than 120 buyers sparked a...

Waldorf Astoria plans 18 story tower in downtown Sarasota A three panel rendering of Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota showing the street level café, the 18 story tower and the landscaped corner with floor to ceiling windows.