Tampa Bay Business News
Tampa Jobs, Employers & Economy
Coverage of hiring, major employers, company growth, workforce trends and the economic forces shaping Tampa Bay’s business landscape.
Companies, headquarters and institutions shaping the regional economy.
Hiring & ExpansionCorporate moves, job creation, office openings and relocations.
Economy TrendsCapital flow, business conditions and regional growth signals.
WorkforceTalent, education, hiring pressure and labor pipeline coverage.
Development & JobsProjects tied to employment, investment and long-term growth.
Major Employers
Companies headquartered in Tampa Bay, large employers, corporate offices and institutions shaping the regional economy.
Rays owner’s firm posts record sales, lower profit
Dream Finders’ quarter shows sales growth, margin pressure and a larger Tampa Bay footprint.
U.S. Coast Guard ship, once part of Gasparilla, found off U.K. after 108 Years
Tampa’s Gasparilla-linked Coast Guard ship lost in WWI found off U.K. after 108 years.
Children’s Dream Fund plans 140 dreams, keeps no-refusal model
The nonprofit plans 140 dreams while maintaining its no-refusal model.
Channel District hotel brings 310 rooms, retail space
The dual-brand Marriott project is expected to open in early 2028 near Water Street Tampa.
Hiring, Expansion & Relocation
Corporate moves, job creation, headquarters relocations, office openings and companies expanding across Tampa Bay.
City workers to get priority access to Venice affordable housing
Venice secures affordable housing access for city workers without public funding.
Hyde Park Capital advises sale in growing AI support market
Tampa’s Hyde Park Capital advised a sale tied to rising demand for AI-driven customer support platforms.
Salcines Park reopens after $1.4M West Tampa renovation
West Tampa park reopens after $1.4M renovation funded by CRA.
Tampa council to review Rays stadium deal without county at table
Council will review the Rays stadium plan as funding and briefing gaps remain.
Economy & Growth Trends
Reporting on business conditions, capital movement, population growth and industry shifts driving Tampa Bay’s economy.
Community Foundation awards $2M in scholarships
Donor-backed scholarships continue to grow, expanding access and shaping student outcomes.
Two-boat ferry plan would restore daily Tampa-St. Pete service
PSTA plans a daily ferry model with two vessels, a $10 fare and a downtown Tampa dock.
Tampa Bay office vacancy hits four-year low
Vacancy falls as demand holds and supply tightens across Tampa Bay office market.
Pinellas hotel tax hits record as county directs $85M in public funds to Phillies
Record tourism tax revenue comes as county commits public funds to Phillies project.
Workforce & Talent
Coverage of workforce development, hiring pressure, executive talent, education and the region’s labor pipeline.
Kforce returns to revenue growth after multi-year slowdown
The Tampa firm’s results offer an early read on corporate hiring demand.
Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals
New policy would require RFPs for district real estate deals
Saint Leo president aims to build nation’s largest Catholic university
Saint Leo’s president outlines plans to scale enrollment and expand tech-focused programs.
Saint Leo to make ‘every graduate digitally fluent’ with AI training
IBM SkillsBuild will become a graduation requirement beginning fall 2026.
Development That Creates Jobs
Real estate, infrastructure, industrial and office projects tied to employment, investment and long-term economic growth.
Construction begins on 224-unit New Port Richey apartments
A 224-unit apartment project with retail space breaks ground in New Port Richey.
Port Tampa Bay lands $24M for terminal expansion
Berth expansion will allow more ships and increase cargo capacity at Port Redwing.
Thonotosassa estate asks $115M for 87-acre compound
The Oaks Estate includes a 36,000-square-foot home, boathouse and equestrian facilities.
Residential site near Venice airport approved for industrial use
Zoning shift would allow light industrial development on a 2-acre site near the airport.
Latest Jobs, Employers & Economy News
The latest reporting on companies, hiring, development, workforce and economic growth across Tampa Bay.
Jane Castor endorses Ken Welch as St. Pete race takes shape
Castor backs Welch days after Crist files, signaling early alignment in the race.
Stillwaters Tavern is heading to Land O’ Lakes
New Bexley location expands the St. Petersburg concept into Pasco County.
Fresh Kitchen to reopen in South Tampa nearly two years after fire
New Kennedy Blvd location will double as flagship and test site for expansion.
South Tampa warehouse to become indoor golf venue
Back Nine plans indoor golf venue in South Tampa warehouse.
Tampa Container Store included in post-acquisition overhaul
Tampa store part of a 98-location reset tied to Bed Bath & Beyond acquisition.
Clearwater plan sets transportation priorities, guides new development
Plan ranks corridors, crossings and could shape future development.
Hillsborough breaks ground on $1.2B wastewater project
Project expands wastewater capacity to support South Hillsborough growth through 2050.
St. Armands building reaches full occupancy after storm damage
A storm-damaged St. Armands retail building is fully leased after renovation.