Measuring the economic impact of Tampa Bay Markets

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local growth through 16 markets and 900 vendors across Tampa Bay.

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Crowds walk between rows of white vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa, with local businesses selling food, crafts and clothing under clear blue skies.
Bern’s Dessert Room turns 40 with Tampa Heights brewery collaboration

Bern’s Harry Waugh Dessert Room celebrates 40 years with a collaboration from a Tampa Heights brewery inspired by the restaurant’s signature desserts.

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Interior view of the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House, showing private redwood booths and soft red lighting.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Florida for the third year, leading pediatric care in Tampa Bay.

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Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.
Carrollwood pizzeria adds liquor license, plans two new locations

Sogna Napoli expands in Tampa Bay with new Wesley Chapel and Odessa locations after securing a liquor license.

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Sogna Napoli logo displayed over a pepperoni pizza with fresh basil, representing the Carrollwood Italian restaurant expanding to Wesley Chapel and Odessa.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is blurring the line between conversation and online shopping — and Tampa Bay business leaders should pay attention.

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A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role.

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Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as he prepares comeback

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as a 2027 Tampa mayoral bid looms.

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A view of downtown Tampa, Florida, with the Hillsborough River in the foreground and high-rise office buildings along the waterfront. Inset is a portrait of former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wearing a navy suit and blue striped tie, smiling outdoors.
The High Cost of Ignorance: How Financial Illiteracy Fuels the Rise of Socialism

A deeper look at financial illiteracy in America and how a lack of economic education shapes policy and public understanding.

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Zohran Mamdani
Tampa Bay Wave names 15 startups to 2025 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort

A practical update on Tampa’s commercial real estate market with insights on rental rates lease structures and tenant costs.

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Real Estate Quarterly: An update on commercial real estate and office market

A practical update on Tampa’s commercial real estate market with insights on rental rates lease structures and tenant costs.

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donates $750,000 to Tampa Bay area charities

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa donated $750,000 to 75 Tampa Bay charities in honor of National Philanthropy Day.

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Crowd gathered inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa as 75 local charities receive $10,000 checks during a National Philanthropy Day celebration with confetti falling from above.
Hands on, up in the air and remaining grounded. Harry Hedaya does it all.

A deep look at Tampa entrepreneur Harry Hedaya and the resilience, setbacks and grit that shaped his career.

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