NYCFC names Visit Tampa Bay as official tourism partner

New York City FC players train during preseason practice in Tampa as part of a new tourism partnership with Visit Tampa Bay.

NYCFC names Visit Tampa Bay a tourism partner as preseason training begins in Florida.

Hotel ORA is approaching a new pricing phase

Luxury hotel suite rendering at Hotel ORA with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa at dusk.

Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.

Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects

Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg showing waterfront, high-rise buildings and marina, highlighting how tourism dollars support local infrastructure and growth.

Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities, … Read more

Seagate Space takes rocket launches offshore

Mobile offshore launch platform carrying a rocket at sea during a conceptual launch scenario

Seagate Space is rethinking how and where rockets launch as offshore platforms move into focus.

Hillsborough College board unanimously backs Rays talks

Conceptual rendering of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus showing a proposed mixed-use development as stadium negotiations begin

Hillsborough College trustees voted unanimously to begin formal Rays stadium negotiations.

Buddy Brew Coffee to open 10 cafés inside Sprouts stores

Buddy Brew Coffee storefront with black awnings during retail expansion into grocery stores

Buddy Brew Coffee plans 10 in-store cafés inside Sprouts locations across Tampa Bay.

ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work

ConnectWise logo with text reading “ConnectWise AI Acquisition”

ConnectWise acquires an AI automation company to help IT providers scale service delivery.