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USF Athletics Touts $96 Million Impact in First ROI Study

September 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance sign for the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, where ReliaQuest is investing $1.5 million to expand artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research and workforce training.

The department says every university dollar invested returned $2.52 during the 2025-26 year.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Major Employers, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida, USF Athletics

Shopping Center Near USF Increases Loan to $151 Million

September 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
University Collection Shopping Center near USF on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa

The Fowler Avenue shopping center added $20 million to its financing and extended it through 2031.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, University Area, University of South Florida

USF to Break Ground on Nearly $500 Million Fletcher District

September 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of USF’s planned Fletcher District showing mixed-use buildings, crowds and a pedestrian bridge across Fletcher Avenue

The 30-acre first phase will add housing, dining, a hotel and research space near USF’s stadium.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Real Estate, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida

Senior Living Community Near Former University Mall to Become Apartments

August 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Unisen Senior Living entrance sign near the former University Mall in Tampa

The plan could replace a 13.8-acre senior living community with a new apartment development.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Top Story, University Area

USF receives $1M gift to expand risk management, insurance program

September 1, 2026July 30, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance sign for the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, where ReliaQuest is investing $1.5 million to expand artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research and workforce training.

he gift creates a new directorship and expands hands-on insurance education at USF.

Categories Banking & Financial, Business News, Education, Hillsborough County, Tampa, University Area, University of South Florida

USF-area student housing sells for $21M as enrollment grows

September 1, 2026July 28, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
ULake Apartments, a student housing community near USF in Tampa

The 300-unit community sits minutes from USF along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida

USF’s fundraising reaches $172 million, second-highest total ever

September 1, 2026July 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance sign for the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, where ReliaQuest is investing $1.5 million to expand artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research and workforce training.

Record giving brought more than 70,000 donors and $172 million to USF.

Categories Business News, Community Impact, Education, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida

Bagels & Co. becomes latest bagel chain to enter Tampa market

July 8, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of the Bagels & Co. restaurant in Davie, Florida.

Philadelphia-based Bagels & Co. is bringing its first Tampa Bay restaurant to Fowler Avenue.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Restaurants, Tampa, Top Story, University Area

Hotel near future USF stadium sells for $23.5M

September 1, 2026June 9, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior view of the Home2 Suites by Hilton at 11606 McKinley Drive near the University of South Florida in Tampa.

The 106-room hotel sits near USF’s future stadium and sold for $23.5 million.

Categories Business News, One Liners, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida

$70 million MOSI fieldhouse could get June funding vote

June 2, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance rendering of the proposed MOSI Fieldhouse showing retail space and public gathering areas.

Suffolk Construction emerged as the top bidder for MOSI’s proposed 12-court fieldhouse.

Categories Business News, Infrastructure & Development, Top Story, University Area
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