USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The mixed-use project will transform an underused

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Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.
Tampa-based Primo Brands names new CEO

Primo Brands names Eric Foss Chairman and CEO, signaling new growth for the Tampa-based beverage leader.

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Primo Brands bottled water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, The Mountain Valley and Saratoga
Tampa’s Meals On Wheels names new CEO

Meals On Wheels of Tampa ushers in a new era as community leader Mandy Cloninger steps in to guide its mission forward.

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Meals On Wheels of Tampa headquarters building with a modern gray and red exterior, showcasing the nonprofit’s heart and utensils logo on the front facade.
Tampa Bay coworking market ranks 29th in U.S., 3rd in Florida

Tampa Bay continues to rise in the national coworking rankings. According to CoworkingCafe’s Q3 2025 Coworking Report, the Tampa–St. The Petersburg–Clearwater market now holds the 29th-largest share of coworking space

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Infographic summarizing Tampa Bay’s coworking market: 108 coworking spaces, 1.68 million square feet total, average space size of 15,062 square feet, and median pricing of $225 per month for memberships, $30 per day passes, $50 per hour meeting rooms, and $99 per month virtual offices.
Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

Defense contractor Orion Edge moves its headquarters to Tampa, adding $20 million in investment and 20 new jobs.

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Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.
Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa

Wagamama relocates its U.S. headquarters to Tampa, reinforcing the city’s rise as a national hub for business and hospitality.

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Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.
USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

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Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.
Florida SNAP crisis grows as Tampa’s Metro Ministries ‘doubles down’

Florida food banks face record demand as SNAP benefits resume at half strength and families across Tampa Bay search for help.

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Sign on a grocery store door reading “SNAP welcomed here,” showing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted for food purchases.
Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa

TBBW sat down with the Tampa M&A firm to learn more about its biggest move yet.

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Exterior of Benchmark International Arena with the downtown Tampa skyline in the background
How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success

From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving back.

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Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.
Che Vita opens in downtown Tampa with Italian Flair

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
Inside Mayor Jane Castor’s plan to fix Tampa traffic

Mayor Jane Castor maps out how Tampa will manage growth through new transit, funding partnerships and smart infrastructure investments.

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor smiles in a professional headshot, wearing a navy blazer, white blouse and glasses.