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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.

Explore in-depth coverage of Tampa’s expanding economy, major development projects, executive leadership changes and market trends influencing business decisions across the region. Stay informed with exclusive insights that connect you to the industries powering Tampa Bay’s future.

Industry Insights

Che Vita opens in downtown Tampa with Italian Flair
 |  Barbara Lynch

Che Vita brings bold Southern Italian flavor to downtown Tampa.

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Interior of Che Vita restaurant at Hilton Tampa Downtown featuring wood tables, blue glassware and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

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Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.
How Microsoft’s outage could impact Tampa Bay businesses
 |  Chuck Merlis

Microsoft’s Azure outage revealed how deeply Tampa Bay’s business community relies on the cloud.

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Microsoft 365 apps displayed on a smartphone screen, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa will once again take the national stage as host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National Championship at Raymond James Stadium.

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Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.
From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

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Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.
Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at Tampa Bay’s ANNIKA tournament
 |  Chuck Merlis

Kai Trump and WNBA star Caitlin Clark bring star power and new audiences to Tampa Bay’s premier LPGA event at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

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he ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge sign at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, and a golfer taking a swing on the course under clear skies.
Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide
 |  Chuck Merlis

Melting Pot brings its signature fondue to Publix shelves in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date.

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Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table
South Sarasota gets new 325-unit luxury apartment complex
 |  Chuck Merlis

Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors are bringing Tapestry Sarasota, a 325-unit luxury apartment complex, to South Sarasota.

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Rendering of Tapestry Sarasota, a four-story luxury apartment community developed by Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors near Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota, featuring modern coastal architecture, palm-lined streets, and resort-style design elements.
Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay Nov. 4 with new restaurant
 |  Chuck Merlis

Bojangles opens its first Tampa Bay restaurant in Pinellas Park on November 4, expanding its Southern roots across Florida.

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Exterior of a Bojangles restaurant in Pinellas Park, featuring the signature red “Bo” logo on a white building with an orange awning and tree in the foreground.
Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales
 |  Chuck Merlis

Aston Martin partners with Ryan Serhant’s brokerage to lead sales and marketing for its new oceanfront residences in Daytona Beach Shores.

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Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.
Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project
 |  Chuck Merlis

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of Tampa’s historic district.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa
Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants
 |  Chuck Merlis

EVO’s new tenants bring wellness-focused energy to downtown St. Pete, leaving just one retail space available.

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A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.