Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion
The expansion adds 12.5 mgd by 2028 under existing river withdrawal permits.
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Palm Pavilion sells for $23M, split between buyers
$23M closing splits Palm Pavilion’s restaurant and inn between Beachside and McKibbon.
Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026
The Dunedin franchisor is using AI to speed production without losing the human touch.
Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19
A 49,944 SF Clearwater office building sold for $5.8M with 96% occupancy.
Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan
Churchill Stateside Group closed a $14M HUD loan to support affordable apartments in Georgia.
How Pinellas County allocates tourism tax dollars
Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott spoke with TBBW about how tourism tax dollars are allocated.
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities, … Read more
Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach
Beachside Hospitality acquired Clearwater Beach staple Palm Pavilion, founded in 1926.
Yo Mama’s Foods Instacart growth earns national recognition
Yo Mama’s Foods was named one of Instacart’s fastest-growing brands as national demand continues to rise.
For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand
For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable family built brands.