Hotel ORA is approaching a new pricing phase
Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities, … Read more
Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach
Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.
Seagate Space takes rocket launches offshore
Seagate Space is rethinking how and where rockets launch as offshore platforms move into focus.
Hillsborough College board unanimously backs Rays talks
Hillsborough College trustees voted unanimously to begin formal Rays stadium negotiations.
Buddy Brew Coffee to open 10 cafés inside Sprouts stores
Buddy Brew Coffee plans 10 in-store cafés inside Sprouts locations across Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation
Commissioners vote Jan. 21 on raising the arena renovation cap to $358.5M.
ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work
ConnectWise acquires an AI automation company to help IT providers scale service delivery.
Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition
How Gasparilla evolved from a staged pirate invasion into one of Tampa’s most durable civic traditions.
Receivabull aims to unlock liquidity in revenue-based finance
Receivabull is building a secondary market to make revenue-based finance more liquid and flexible.