Tropical Financial Credit Union expands to Manatee County

Tropical Financial Credit Union expands membership into Manatee County through a digital-first banking model.

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Tropical Financial Credit Union logo alongside an aerial view of a Manatee County residential and commercial corridor in the Tampa Bay region.
Why hyperlocal influencers matter to Tampa Bay businesses

How hyperlocal influencers are driving discovery, trust and revenue for Tampa Bay small businesses.

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A person photographs a plated dessert with a smartphone at a café table, illustrating how food content is created for social media.
$6.5M loan fuels Hyde Park mixed-use development

A $6.5M construction loan is backing a mixed-use project in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

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Shoppers and diners gather around the central fountain at Hyde Park Village in Tampa
3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa

Strategic Property Partners plans a downtown Tampa entertainment district anchored by a 3,500-seat live music venue.

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Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 1: Jabil

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River highlighting Tampa Bay’s corporate core, featured in TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series on Jabil.
Largo precision manufacturer sold with industrial property

A Largo precision manufacturer and its custom industrial facility were sold as demand grows for advanced manufacturing in Tampa Bay.

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Todd Kuykendall, Dave Schwanke, Tara Schwanke and Edward Valaitis stand together following the sale of Precise Technologies Inc. in Largo.
Tampa Bay Wave startups raise $500M and add 1,000 jobs

Tampa Bay Wave startups raised $500M and added more than 1,000 jobs in a record-setting year.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River with the Tampa Bay Wave logo overlaid.
USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift

A $1.25M gift and new leadership are accelerating USF’s push to build a full real estate education pipeline in Tampa Bay.

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
Downtown Sarasota condo introduces short-term rental model

A downtown Sarasota condo is pairing luxury ownership with short-term rental flexibility.

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Composite rendering of Saravela condominium and rooftop amenities in downtown Sarasota
Building a business around Florida hurricane season

A Tampa Bay entrepreneur on leaving corporate life to build a modern hurricane protection business rooted in Florida’s climate and craftsmanship.

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Flooded residential street in Florida alongside Storm Shielder branding, illustrating hurricane season risks and home protection needs.
The economic impact of the Fed’s latest rate cut on Tampa Bay

Here is how the Fed’s latest rate cut could shape Tampa Bay’s housing market, business activity and consumer spending.

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A view of downtown Tampa along the river with an inset photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adjusting his glasses.
Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2 story, 13K sq ft Health and Wellness Center.

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Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.