Economic Growth

Tampa International Airport is opening a Call for Artists tied to a nearly $6M public art investment.

UTampa will begin construction on a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

Wing It On! will open its first Tampa location in 2026 as Florida franchise growth accelerates.

Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.

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,

Buddy Brew Coffee plans 10 in-store cafés inside Sprouts locations across Tampa Bay.

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

GL Homes is leaning into 55+ communities as higher rates reshape Florida housing demand.

Tampa is redefining its tourism pitch beyond weather to culture, food and experience.

More investors favor tangible assets as uncertainty rises and volatility fears grow.

The Valspar Championship generates $75M a year in economic impact across Tampa Bay.

WM of Florida is planning an $88 million redevelopment of its Tampa material recovery facility site in East Ybor. The project would replace the function of the existing plant with a larger, more automated recycling operation designed to expand processing capacity. The project is planned for an 11-acre site at 1400 N 35th St. Plans