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Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021 Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

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

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

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

Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel Sleep Inn and Suites Valdosta, a recently renovated 71 room hotel sold for $5.2 million.

Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025

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

Waldorf Astoria plans 18 story tower in downtown Sarasota 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.

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.

Waldorf Astoria plans 18 story tower in downtown Sarasota

Chuck Merlis November 18, 2025

Waldorf Astoria will build an 18 story residential tower in downtown Sarasota with 86 homes and a...

Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles 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.

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.

Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles

David Bell November 17, 2025

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

The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect Frank Fiume speaks on stage during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event holding a microphone

Frank Fiume speaks on stage during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event holding a microphone

The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect

Chuck Merlis January 15, 2026

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

Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.

Neen James speaks with her publisher during the launch of Exceptional Experiences at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, surrounded by guests and floral décor.

Tampa’s Neen James redefines what leadership really means

Barbara Lynch November 5, 2025

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

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 December 20, 2025

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

$5M sale closes at Fountain Plaza in West Tampa Fountain Plaza HP

$5M sale closes at Fountain Plaza in West Tampa

Jo-Lynn Brown December 16, 2025

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

For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.