Industry Insights

The April jobs report was just released, and on the surface, it looks like good news. Nonfarm payrolls came in higher than expected, which on the surface makes the job market look strong—especially considering we’re still dealing with inflation and elevated interest rates. It might seem like good news at first glance, but anyone who’s

The Tampa Bay Bowl Association has named Glenn Fasani as chair of the board of directors for the 2025-26 ReliaQuest Bowl. Fasani, a financial advisor at North South Wealth Management, has served on the board for 24 years and was previously vice chair. “I am absolutely thrilled to serve in this leadership position with the

BayCare broke ground on a $563 million medical campus, in Palmetto, that will include the region’s first nonprofit hospital north of the Manatee River. The project includes BayCare Hospital Manatee, a 154-bed acute-care hospital and a 45,000-square-foot BayCare Health Hub. The new hospital will become BayCare’s 17th facility in West Central Florida. The adjacent health

The University of South Florida’s long-planned on-campus stadium is entering a new phase as trustees approved a revised $348.5 million project plan, paving the way for full-scale construction to begin this summer. The cost increase reflects upgrades added since the original 2023 plan including space for potential future expansion, enhanced locker rooms, academic buildouts and

The latest plunge in stock market performance, largely attributed to the Trump administration’s new tariffs and an overall dip in consumer confidence, has reignited a longstanding concern for American investors: volatility. Financial strategist and real estate expert Tatiana Zagorovski explores a compelling alternative that sidesteps Wall Street’s rollercoaster—private lending. “Americans have watched their IRAs value

The United Soccer League has entered a multi-year naming rights agreement with Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, marking the first time a professional soccer league in the United States has secured an entitlement partner. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, the USL Super League will be known as the Gainbridge Super League. The league, designated Division

Two waterfront parcels totaling 4.4 acres in Palmetto’s Riviera Dunes community are now for sale. The privately owned properties have been listed with Ian Black Real Estate as the exclusive brokerage. Located on the Manatee River and adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, which is undergoing a $53 million renovation, and the new Palmetto

Saddlebrook Resort has entered the next phase of its $92 million transformation, unveiling new details about renovations to its event spaces, golf courses and guest amenities. The updates mark progress since Mast Capital secured renovation financing late last year. The 480-acre resort, located about 30 minutes north of Tampa, first announced its renovation plans in

Bath & Racquet Residences and Club celebrated the groundbreaking of its new luxury residential development, in Sarasota, on April 9, kicking off construction, expected to be completed by December 2026. The redevelopment project features 256 luxury condominiums, housed in four-story buildings, designed with hurricane-proof windows and concrete construction for enhanced safety. With more than 20

A Parisian-inspired fashion show at Sundial Plaza will spotlight luxury, community and giving back this Mother’s Day weekend.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a limited-edition bobblehead collection to commemorate the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s 2025 national championship. The officially licensed series features bobbleheads of Gators’ mascots Albert and Alberta celebrating the championship win, along with a bobble version of the 2025 National Champions logo. Each bobblehead

Children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken is opening its first Florida boutique in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village on April 11. The store marks the company’s 10th U.S. location. Known for its vintage-inspired prints and bright, cheerful designs, Pink Chicken offers a collection of dresses, casualwear and accessories for children, as well as coordinating pieces for mothers.