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.
The state of Tampa’s economy in 2025

Tampa ended 2025 with record tourism, strong job growth and major investment across key sectors, setting the stage for what comes next in 2026.

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Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.
Port Tampa Bay adds 2 new cranes from Ireland as Vision 2030 expands

Port Tampa Bay is adding two new cranes built in Ireland to support its Vision 2030 terminal expansion.

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A container ship loaded with stacked refrigerated containers is berthed under green Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at a modern cargo terminal.
Darryl Shaw sells 2 Ybor properties for $7.45M near Gasworx

Two Ybor properties sold for $7.45M as investor interest accelerates near Gasworx.

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Three views of Ybor City development: the Pete’s Bagels building on 4th Avenue, a historic mixed-use building on 6th Avenue, and the nearby Gasworx construction site linking Ybor to downtown Tampa.
Fully leased Sarasota industrial park sold

A fully leased Sarasota industrial park has been sold as demand for small bay space grows across the region.

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A view of Airport Commerce Center in Sarasota showing its single story industrial buildings, palm trees and the property’s main entrance sign on Tallevast Road.
Publix-anchored Lakeland shopping center sells after 60 years

Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland has been sold after 60 years and remains one of Florida’s strongest grocery-anchored retail assets.

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Aerial view of Grove Park Shopping Center in Lakeland featuring a rebuilt Publix, CVS and Dollar Tree with a full parking lot and surrounding greenery under a clear blue sky
324-unit luxury community planned for Brandon

A new 324-unit luxury community is coming to the Brandon submarket as Carter expands its multifamily footprint across Tampa Bay.

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Aerial rendering of Prospect Highland Oaks, a planned 324-unit luxury apartment community in the Brandon submarket, featuring lake views, landscaped walking paths and modern four-story residential buildings.
Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

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Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.
Tampa a prime landing spot for companies fleeing high tax states

More companies are leaving high tax states and Tampa is one of the cities seeing new arrivals.

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Downtown Tampa skyline at sunset, featuring illuminated buildings and the city’s major roadways.
Whataburger kicks off Tampa expansion with $10K donation to Feeding Tampa Bay

Whataburger broke ground on its first Tampa Bay restaurant and donated $10K to Feeding Tampa Bay during a day of local visits.

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Whataburger leaders present a $10,000 donation check to Feeding Tampa Bay inside the Kenly Elementary media center.
Top Tampa retail center sells for $24.94M

Westchase Town Center has sold for $24.94M in a major Tampa retail deal.

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Westchase Town Center street view with shops, restaurants and palm trees
PNC targets Tampa Bay in $2B branch expansion

PNC Bank names Tampa Bay a key region in its $2 billion national branch expansion plan.

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PNC Bank branch exterior with signage and outdoor seating area.