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Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region Orion Edge logo and drones over Tampa skyline alongside downtown Tampa waterfront, with “HQ Move” text overlay

Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

Chuck Merlis November 5, 2025

Defense contractor Orion Edge is moving its headquarters to Tampa, investing $20M and adding 20 high-wage jobs.

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Chuck Merlis October 30, 2025

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.

The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

Chuck Merlis October 24, 2025

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center...

Meet the Tampa firm teaching NFL players life after football Teal Henderson and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans beside the Bones Investment Group logo.

Meet the Tampa firm teaching NFL players life after football

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

From the locker room to the boardroom, NFL players are learning what real wealth means after football.

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to...

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year 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.

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.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Chuck Merlis October 7, 2025

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

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO 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.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20...

St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.

Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.

St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

St. Petersburg’s new $976 million budget sets a bold course for resilience, equity and sustainable growth across...

Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO Audrey Chapuis stands along Tampa’s Riverwalk ahead of her appointment as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center.