Economic Impact

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

Chuck Merlis November 21, 2025

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while...

Florida SNAP crisis grows as Tampa’s Metro Ministries ‘doubles down’ Sign on a grocery store door reading “SNAP welcomed here,” showing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted for food purchases.

Sign on a grocery store door reading “SNAP welcomed here,” showing that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted for food purchases.

Florida SNAP crisis grows as Tampa’s Metro Ministries ‘doubles down’

Chuck Merlis November 3, 2025

Florida food banks face record demand as SNAP benefits resume at half strength and families across Tampa...

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Tampa will once again take the national stage as host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National...