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TBBW’s top stories track the business news shaping Tampa Bay, from major deals and expansions to leadership moves and market shifts.
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Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa will brief City Council on a $100M South Howard flood project targeting chronic flooding.

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Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage
At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next
 |  Chuck Merlis

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay clarify how discipline, data, and workforce strategy shape their next chapter.

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Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.
Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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Large pink flamingo sculpture inside Tampa International Airport terminal
Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment
 |  Chuck Merlis

Largo issued an RFP to redevelop its 14-acre 201 Highland Ave municipal campus.

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Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.
Cogent Bank takes minority stake in Everpath Partners
 |  Chuck Merlis

Everpath Partners and Cogent Bank announced a strategic partnership and minority growth equity investment.

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Exterior of a Cogent Bank branch in Florida with palm trees and the Cogent Bank sign visible.
How Pinellas County allocates tourism tax dollars
 |  Chuck Merlis

Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott spoke with TBBW about how tourism tax dollars are allocated.

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Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront skyline reflecting tourism funded infrastructure and development.
Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery
 |  Chuck Merlis

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer built for everyday life.

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Zach Pace and Rachelle Tomushev, co-founders of Volta Wine + Market, photographed ahead of the gourmet grocery’s planned opening in downtown St. Petersburg.
USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B
 |  Chuck Merlis

A new report finds USF generates nearly $10B in annual economic impact across Florida.

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University of South Florida campus sign in Tampa highlighting USF’s $10B economic impact
Fulfillment Lab moves HQ to Pasco County, invests $2M
 |  Chuck Merlis

Fulfillment Lab relocates its headquarters to Pasco County with a $2M investment in technology and operations.

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The Fulfillment Lab headquarters building in Pasco County, Florida.
ARK Ellison Horus names delivery team for Gas Plant District
 |  Chuck Merlis

ARK Ellison Horus has named construction, capital and design partners for the Gas Plant District.

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Rendering of the proposed Gas Plant District showing Innovation Hall and surrounding development in St. Petersburg.
UTampa to build new Science Center along Hillsborough River
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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Rendering of the University of Tampa’s planned Science Center along the Hillsborough River.
Delta plans larger Sky Club at Tampa airport
 |  Chuck Merlis

Delta plans to relocate and expand its Sky Club at Tampa International Airport in 2028.

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Delta Sky Club food service area with chefs serving guests at an airport lounge