I got the news on a seemingly random Tuesday. Our CEO was stepping down immediately, no notice, no transition timeline—nothing. Twenty minutes later I was on a call with our franchisees to inform them of the change. Later that night, long after everyone else had gone home, I remember thinking, “I have no idea what … Read more
SEC Football Media Days began Monday in downtown Tampa, marking the first time the Southeastern Conference has held its annual football event in Florida. The four-day gathering is expected to draw roughly 1,200 to 1,400 people, including 900 to 1,000 reporters, the conference’s 16 head coaches, student-athletes, school staff and sponsors. Lanness Robinson, executive director … Read more
Home Depot’s new Davenport store reflects the city’s rapid population growth.
Tampa-based ConnectWise announced the general availability of an artificial intelligence platform that combines its software for managed service providers into a single system. The ConnectWise Platform connects the company’s professional services automation, remote monitoring and management, ScreenConnect remote access, ConnectWise SIEM, cybersecurity, billing, documentation and backup products with third-party integrations. ConnectWise said AI agents built … Read more
British Army soldiers used XTEND’s autonomous drone systems during a major training exercise.
A few years ago I noticed that while my team was working hard, we still weren’t achieving what I thought we should. Sure, everyone showed up consistently. They did their jobs and hit their numbers most weeks, but when I looked closer, I realized a lot of their effort wasn’t moving us toward our goals. … Read more
Aquarium leaders reflect on three decades of growth alongside Downtown Tampa’s evolution.
Energy prices pulled U.S. inflation lower while Tampa’s latest inflation remained below the national rate.
Proposal would replace the inn with a larger hotel while preserving the Palm Pavilion restaurant.
Funding advances plans for Clearwater’s shipping-container retail and food hall.