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Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s Industry Insights section delivers the latest Tampa Bay business news across every major sector — from technology and real estate to law, finance and hospitality. Each story highlights the companies, leaders and innovations driving regional growth.

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USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to add its first student housing

Jo-Lynn Brown September 14, 2022

The Florida Board of Governors has approved a housing and student center complex for the University of...

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Encryption your data. Digital Lock. Hacker attack and data breach. Big data with encrypted computer code. Safe your data. Cyber internet security and privacy concept. Database storage 3d illustration

What’s keeping Tampa Bay’s tech industry awake at night?

Jo-Lynn Brown August 31, 2022

No matter what industry you work in, technology is no doubt a part of your day-to-day business...

Royal Pets Market & Resort treats Tampa pet parents, and their ‘fur kids,’ like royalty (PHOTOS) Store Front

Royal Pets Market & Resort treats Tampa pet parents, and their ‘fur kids,’ like royalty (PHOTOS)

Marina Roukalova August 26, 2022

With the motto, “A royal pet is a healthy pet,” Royal Pets Market & Resort says it...

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Morgan Automotive Group acquires Wilde dealerships in Sarasota

Jo-Lynn Brown August 17, 2022

The Morgan Automotive Group, based in Tampa, has acquired Wilde Automotive Group’s Sarasota dealerships. The three dealerships...

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AdventHealth Foundation’s Kristen McCall has individual experience to apply to her ‘day job’

Kris Kosaka August 17, 2022

For the last 13 years, Kristen McCall has been a leader in health care philanthropy in the...

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5 cybersecurity procurement tips for any business

Contributed Content August 15, 2022

By Sean Marcil, managing partner at CirrusTel In 2020, we had to send our employees home and...

Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel partnering with Metropolitan Ministries for a food drive Food Drive Canned Goods Collection with Filled Cardboard Box

Food Drive Canned Goods Collection with Filled Cardboard Box

Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel partnering with Metropolitan Ministries for a food drive

Jo-Lynn Brown August 11, 2022

Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel and Metropolitan Ministries are partnering up to collect food donations on August 20....

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How a trip to Japan proved crucial to molding the business methods of Andrew Koenig, CEO of City Furniture

Drew Limsky August 4, 2022

Andrew Koenig’s thirst for knowledge is palpable. While still in college, the CEO of the thriving, and...

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What does it cost to live on a 40-home island with Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen?

Contributed Content July 28, 2022

A $59 million compound on the star-studded Indian Creek is emerging as a tropical modern playhouse being...

University of South Florida hits fundraising record with more than $151 million in gifts ►The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to formally designate USF as a “Preeminent State Research University,” which will bring the school $6.15 million in additional funding. The University of South Florida also appointed Michael Kelly the new vice president of athletics.

►The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to formally designate USF as a “Preeminent State Research University,” which will bring the school $6.15 million in additional funding. The University of South Florida also appointed Michael Kelly the new vice president of athletics.

University of South Florida hits fundraising record with more than $151 million in gifts

Jo-Lynn Brown July 26, 2022

Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the...

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