Hilton Garden Inn sale marks Ybor’s rising profile
The sale of the Hilton Garden Inn in Ybor underscores the district’s revitalization and rising investor interest in Tampa hotels.
THEA approves $362M South Selmon expansion
THEA has approved a $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project to add lanes, modernize bridges and deliver community upgrades from Riverview to downtown Tampa.
Forbici Modern Italian expands to downtown St. Petersburg
Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to downtown St. Petersburg’s Sundial, marking a homecoming and a high-profile dining expansion.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions
Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force behind Union New American, has been named Director of Culinary and will join the executive leadership team. Stepping into Rios’ former role, Chef Casey Alfonso … Read more
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out
Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as both the region’s leading healthcare provider and a top employer. The recognition places the academic health system as the No. 1 health care employer in Tampa Bay and among the top five … Read more
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate
A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales tax on commercial leases will officially expire, closing the chapter on Florida’s status as the only state in the nation to impose such a levy. … Read more
The Bank of Tampa announces two leadership appointments in Pinellas County
The Bank of Tampa has announced two senior leadership appointments in its Pinellas County offices. Barclay R. Harless has been named senior vice president and market director of the downtown St. Petersburg office. Harless brings more than a decade of experience delivering financial solutions in the local market. He most recently served as senior vice … Read more
Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
The University of South Florida has selected Rob Higgins, longtime executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, as its first chief executive officer of Athletics. Higgins, a USF graduate and former athletics staff member, will return to his alma mater after leading the sports commission since 2004, where he helped bring two Super Bowls, … Read more
Manatee County, City of Venice close major property purchases totaling $35.3 million
Manatee and Venice closed $35.3M in property deals to expand services and meet growth.
Tampa brewery Coppertail launches THC seltzer
Coppertail Brewing has launched its first THC-infused seltzer, marking a new product move for the Ybor City brewery.