Tampa Bay Business

Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands Casey Walsh stands in front of a Stand Up Guys Junk Removal truck in Tampa.

Casey Walsh stands in front of a Stand Up Guys Junk Removal truck in Tampa.

Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

A Tampa sales hub and satellite offices aim to lift commercial work to 50%.

Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion Rendering of Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant expansion showing new treatment structures, piping and storage systems.

Rendering of Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant expansion showing new treatment structures, piping and storage systems.

Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

The expansion adds 12.5 mgd by 2028 under existing river withdrawal permits.

Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’ USF President Moez Limayem tours the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus during his first weeks in office.

USF President Moez Limayem tours the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus during his first weeks in office.

Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Limayem ties internships and AI strategy to Tampa Bay workforce needs.

Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50 Liz Folce, founder and CEO of Nakery Beauty, stands in front of a pink floral wall wearing a white lace dress.

Liz Folce, founder and CEO of Nakery Beauty, stands in front of a pink floral wall wearing a white lace dress.

Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.

Thousand & One hits 95% leased at Water Street Aerial view of Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa in downtown Tampa.

Aerial view of Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa in downtown Tampa.

Thousand & One hits 95% leased at Water Street

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Berkadia relocation and RSM growth push the Water Street tower toward full lease-up.

SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard Exterior of SoHo Saloon at 410 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa’s SoHo district.

Exterior of SoHo Saloon at 410 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa’s SoHo district.

SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Airspace disruptions prompt Tampa-based Greybull to position for evacuations.

Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field Executive Suite hospitality space at Tropicana Field

Executive Suite hospitality space at Tropicana Field

Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

Privately funded upgrades reshape premium spaces before April 6 opener.

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

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

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Lower rates and rising luxury inventory reshape Tampa Bay’s spring housing market.

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.