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NYCFC names Visit Tampa Bay as official tourism partner

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

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New York City FC players train during preseason practice in Tampa as part of a new tourism partnership with Visit Tampa Bay.
Hotel ORA is approaching a new pricing phase

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

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Luxury hotel suite rendering at Hotel ORA with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa at dusk.
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects

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,

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Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg showing waterfront, high-rise buildings and marina, highlighting how tourism dollars support local infrastructure and growth.
Designing homes around real life, not just finishes

Why the best home design starts with daily routines and function not finishes.

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Modern kitchen designed around daily routines with a large island, functional layout and clean transitions for everyday living.
Buddy Brew Coffee to open 10 cafés inside Sprouts stores

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

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Buddy Brew Coffee storefront with black awnings during retail expansion into grocery stores
Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska

Bavaro’s opened a central kitchen on North Nebraska to shift catering and production out of its restaurants.

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Exterior of Bavaro’s new central kitchen on North Nebraska Avenue used for bread, pasta and catering production.
Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation

Commissioners vote Jan. 21 on raising the arena renovation cap to $358.5M.

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Aerial view of Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa ahead of a Hillsborough County vote on expanded public funding for renovations.
ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work

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

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ConnectWise logo with text reading “ConnectWise AI Acquisition”
Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

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Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.
Receivabull aims to unlock liquidity in revenue-based finance

Receivabull is building a secondary market to make revenue-based finance more liquid and flexible.

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Receivabull logo over dark background with the words “Fixing Capital Flow”
GL Homes takes a long view on Florida’s 55+ communities

GL Homes is leaning into 55+ communities as higher rates reshape Florida housing demand.

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An aerial view of a 55+ residential community with single story homes lining a landscaped street in Florida.
How Tampa sells itself to tourists

Tampa is redefining its tourism pitch beyond weather to culture, food and experience.

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A plane reflected in glass at Tampa International Airport with the word Tampa displayed on the building exterior.