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Uber, Lyft rides from Tampa airport could soon cost 30% more

November 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Uber and Lyft pickup signs direct passengers toward the Red Express exit at Tampa International Airport.

Tampa airport proposes raising Uber and Lyft pickup fees from $5 to $6.50 after seven years.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa International Airport, Transportation, Westshore

Bloomin’ Brands makes $26.3M bid for bankrupt Outback franchisee

November 2, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of an Outback Steakhouse restaurant with the chain’s red logo above the entrance.

Bloomin’ Brands targets 61 Outback restaurants amid its national turnaround.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restaurants, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Westshore Grand Hotel Acquired by Tampa Developer, Major Renovations Planned

October 30, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of the Westshore Grand hotel in Tampa, a 325-room property acquired by Ally Capital Group.

The buyer already owns the adjacent Urban Centre towers, acquired for $123 million in 2023.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, Westshore

Noah Kahan Announces Only Florida Concert at Raymond James Stadium for April 2027

October 29, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Noah Kahan performs with an acoustic guitar on an outdoor stadium stage at dusk.

The April 29 show follows stadium sellouts and major spending gains in other concert markets.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Hillsborough County, Retail & Hospitality, Tampa, Tourism, Westshore

Tampa Council Exempts Rays’ $2.3B Stadium Project From Community Benefits Rules

October 29, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

A 4-3 vote approves a separate $21 million deal, with no on-site affordable housing requirement.

Categories Government, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Private jet company opens 50,000-square-foot hangar at Tampa airport

October 12, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Large steel-frame aircraft hangar under construction, with cranes and lifts working on the exterior

The new facility houses 20 aircraft and gives FlyUSA room to expand its fleet and maintenance operations.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa International Airport, Top Story, Transportation, Westshore

Tampa Startup Raises $22.1 Million to Expand AI for Car Dealerships

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of a modern car dealership with showroom, sales offices and service bays

The funding will help STELLA expand technology that handles dealership calls and customer outreach.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Business News, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Technology, Westshore

Investor Sells $487.4 Million Stake in Tampa-Based Water Company

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Primo Brands water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, Saratoga and Mountain Valley

The sale cut One Rock’s stake by 20.4 million shares, while Primo bought back $10 million in stock.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Public Companies, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Tampa International Ranks No. 1 Among Large North American Airports

September 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Sign for Tampa International Airport with airplane overhead and palm trees

TPA reclaimed the top spot after two straight second-place finishes.

Categories Aviation, Business News, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story, Transportation, Westshore

Jesuit High School Receives Record $10 Million Bequest From Alumnus

September 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Dr. Manuel Mon speaks at a lectern during Convocation at Jesuit High School in Tampa.

The gift comes as the Tampa school pursues a $100 million capital campaign.

Categories Business News, Community Impact, Education, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Westshore
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