National firm opens South Tampa innovation center with full test kitchen

A national consumer goods firm has opened a new South Tampa innovation and experience center with a full test kitchen for real world product testing.

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A collage of four images showing the opening of a new innovation and experience center in South Tampa. The first image shows a ribbon cutting with executives standing in a row inside the facility. The second image shows product displays with kitchenware and housewares on modern shelving. The third image shows an open workspace with glass meeting rooms and product shelves. The fourth image shows a chef preparing food inside the center’s full test kitchen.
Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

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 retail market hits highest demand since 2021

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.

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Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.
Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

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Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot
Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel

A Tampa brokerage closed a 5.2 million Georgia hotel sale after more than 120 buyers sparked a competitive bidding war.

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Sleep Inn and Suites Valdosta, a recently renovated 71 room hotel sold for $5.2 million.
Waldorf Astoria plans 18 story tower in downtown Sarasota

Waldorf Astoria will build an 18 story residential tower in downtown Sarasota with 86 homes and a full suite of luxury amenities.

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A three panel rendering of Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota showing the street level café, the 18 story tower and the landscaped corner with floor to ceiling windows.
Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles

The DOMINATE Summit revealed why Tampa founders must break out of isolation to stay sharp in mindset and strategy.

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A Tampa Bay entrepreneur sits at a desk in a suit, thinking deeply as a cloud of symbols floats above him. The thought bubble shows icons for technology, innovation, cities, global challenges, gears and arrows symbolizing growth and change. The scene illustrates big ideas and the future of business.
The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect

At TBBW’s CEO Connect, Frank Fiume shared how he built i9 Sports into a national franchise and redefined success after the sale.

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Frank Fiume and Bridgette Bello smiling together as Fiume holds the TBBW magazine featuring his cover story
Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means

Neen James transforms luxury from a status symbol into a leadership strategy rooted in intention and attention.

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Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.
Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

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

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Orion Edge logo and drones over Tampa skyline alongside downtown Tampa waterfront, with “HQ Move” text overlay
$5M sale closes at Fountain Plaza in West Tampa

Avison Young arranges a $5M sale of Fountain Plaza, a West Tampa retail center on MacDill Avenue.

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For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.

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M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.