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Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south
 |  Chuck Merlis

Fifth Third’s 200th Florida branch marks a major step in the bank’s Southeast expansion and its promise to build where growth is strongest.

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Modern exterior of a Fifth Third Bank branch with glass walls, green accents and a bright blue sky.
Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa ed-tech startup is using AI to help schools build custom curricula that fit every learner.

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A three-panel collage showing the ryco logo, founder Riley Walker speaking on stage at a student pitch event and the company’s virtual campus where team members work as avatars.
St. Pete Insurtech shows big profit on NYSE
 |  Chuck Merlis

Neptune CEO Trevor Burgess explains how AI, growth and a federal shutdown sparked his question: “Do we need the NFIP at all?”

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Trevor Burgess and the Neptune Insurance team ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters
 |  Chuck Merlis

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

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Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping
 |  Chuck Merlis

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is blurring the line between conversation and online shopping — and Tampa Bay business leaders should pay attention.

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A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”
Scenes from TBBW’s March Tech Connect (PHOTOS)
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect: Taking the fear out of artificial intelligence, presented by KUDUCOM, Source 1 Solutions and SME Solutions Group. The event was held at

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St. Pete startup has created AI Software to detect deception in texts, emails and more 
 |  Michael Connor

Artificial intelligence technology has already had a profound impact on lives, despite still being in its infancy. While the technology is controversial in nature, due to its incredible capabilities, there

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