Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

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

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

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.
Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica

Tampa-based Operation Phoenix launches its first relief mission, delivering lifesaving aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

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Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory
From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra

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.
Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales

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

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
Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center at its South Tampa campus.

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The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.
Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M

A $3.06 million sale of Pollo Campero highlights rising investor confidence in Tampa’s restaurant real estate market.

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Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.
New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights

Seminole Heights is getting a new spot for handmade tortillas and modern Mexican flavor as Con Amor prepares to open its doors.

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Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.
Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel

A $136 million mixed-use project will transform Hyde Park’s Bayshore gateway with new residences, a boutique hotel and a public gathering space.

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Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.
The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy

Tampa investor Clark Lunt redefines the yardstick of success, showing young professionals how to build wealth that lasts.

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Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.