Tampa Bay Wave, in collaboration with the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, has launched the 2024 FinTech|X Accelerator, featuring a cohort of 10 startups. Powered by support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Encore Bank, Smiley Technologies and Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, the program is now in its third year. The FinTech|X … Read more
PNC Bank has been named the official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a multi-year partnership that is PNC’s largest sponsorship in Tampa Bay, since entering the market in 2011. As part of the sponsorship, PNC will have a large presence at Amalie Arena, including signage and kiosks. The bank will also be … Read more
Despite the constant insistence by many in the media over the last few years that the U.S. economy is doing great, most Americans today can see it’s not. Inflation has run rampant since the pandemic, and the cost of everything has skyrocketed as a result. To put this in perspective, while these increases have been … Read more
The University of South Florida has unveiled a new rendering of its on-campus stadium, set to open in 2027. One notable feature is that the entire west side of the stadium will be exclusively dedicated to students. The design includes a dedicated student entrance, restrooms and concessions. The west side will accommodate over 8,000 students … Read more
The Lions World Vision Institute unveiled plans for a new Vision Health Center, in collaboration with the USF Health Eye Institute. The new facility, located in Ybor City, is expected to open in 2026, and will serve as a hub for vision care and as a national model for how to facilitate research and provide … Read more
Higginbotham, an independent insurance, financial and human resources services firm, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has partnered with Tampa’s Cassidy & Company of Tampa, for specialty life insurance planning services in partner offices in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi and more. Cassidy & Company serves high-net worth individuals, family offices, business owners and corporate clients create, protect … Read more
The city of Pinellas Park, in collaboration with former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, will build Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, expected to open in the summer of 2025. The creation of this state-of-the-art complex is to support sports tourism in the Tampa Bay area. “Three years from now, when we’re here, it’ll be … Read more
Foot Locker will move its global headquarters from New York to St. Petersburg in 2025 as part of its strategic Lace Up Plan.
Melissa Murphy, a partner at Porter Wright, has a passion for helping people. From her days as a beach lifeguard to practicing law, that passion has stayed strong. However, over the last few years, Murphy’s passion has developed into litigating very large, complicated cases, often revolving around restrictive covenant and trade secret law. For her, … Read more
Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a boutique location at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club. The Fifth Avenue Club, the brand’s luxury personal shopping and styling service, has previously been housed within Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Available to both local customers and The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club guests, the Fifth Avenue Club St. Petersburg … Read more