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A torch passed: Columbia’s fifth generation steps forward Andrea Gonzmart Williams, fifth-generation owner of Columbia Restaurant, pictured against the backdrop of the historic Ybor City restaurant exterior.

Andrea Gonzmart Williams, fifth-generation owner of Columbia Restaurant, pictured against the backdrop of the historic Ybor City restaurant exterior.

A torch passed: Columbia’s fifth generation steps forward

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

Few restaurants become institutions. Fewer still become symbols of a city. Columbia Restaurant, founded in Ybor City...

$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.

Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.

$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on...

Shumaker adds two new associates in Tampa office Headshots of Marisa A. Infante and Chase M. Robinson, newly added associates at Shumaker’s Tampa office.

Headshots of Marisa A. Infante and Chase M. Robinson, newly added associates at Shumaker’s Tampa office.

Shumaker adds two new associates in Tampa office

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

Shumaker is expanding its Tampa office with the addition of two associates, a move that highlights both...

Out-of-state capital backs $3.7M senior housing buy north of Tampa Front exterior view of Crown Court senior housing facility in Inverness, Florida, a historic 120-year-old building set for renovations after its $3.7 million sale.

Front exterior view of Crown Court senior housing facility in Inverness, Florida, a historic 120-year-old building set for renovations after its $3.7 million sale.

Out-of-state capital backs $3.7M senior housing buy north of Tampa

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

A $3.7 million senior housing acquisition north of Tampa underscores Florida’s urgent demand and growing investor interest...

DOMINATE Entrepreneurial Summit Aims To Help Small Businesses Thrive In A Tough Economy

Lucinda Honeycutt September 30, 2025

A new business event is coming to the Tampa Bay area with a simple goal: help entrepreneurs...

Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods racks up 36,000 orders after GMA feature David Habib, CEO of Yo Mama’s Foods, appears on “Good Morning America” with hosts as the brand’s sauces and condiments are featured on air.

Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods racks up 36,000 orders after GMA feature

Chuck Merlis September 30, 2025

Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods turned a GMA spotlight into 36,000 orders and now heads to ABC’s “View...

Tampa-based Anchor Glass cuts debt 60% while securing $100M for growth Anchor Glass Container logo alongside a group of empty glass bottles.

Tampa-based Anchor Glass cuts debt 60% while securing $100M for growth

Chuck Merlis September 30, 2025

Anchor Glass reduces debt 60% and raises $100M in new capital, reinforcing growth under CEO Nipesh Shah.

$120 million Marina Bay condo planned on Pinellas Bayway Rendering of Marina Bay Residence, a planned 12-story, $120 million condominium tower on the Pinellas Bayway in St. Petersburg, with rooftop amenities, pools and waterfront views.