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Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

TBBW’s top stories are the headlines that shape Tampa Bay’s business landscape — major deals, expansions, leadership moves and market shifts.

Updated daily, this section highlights the reporting you need to stay informed about the region’s most important business developments.

Top Stories

Jabil strength position as one of Tampa’s largest companies
 |  Chuck Merlis

Jabil is one of the biggest companies in Tampa Bay, with earnings and outlook updates closely watched by investors and the regional business community.

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Jabil executives and local leaders take part in a ribbon-cutting at a Jabil facility in Tampa Bay
Largo precision manufacturer sold with industrial property
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Largo precision manufacturer and its custom industrial facility were sold as demand grows for advanced manufacturing in Tampa Bay.

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Todd Kuykendall, Dave Schwanke, Tara Schwanke and Edward Valaitis stand together following the sale of Precise Technologies Inc. in Largo.
Tampa Bay Wave startups raise $500M and add 1,000 jobs
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa Bay Wave startups raised $500M and added more than 1,000 jobs in a record-setting year.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River with the Tampa Bay Wave logo overlaid.
USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $1.25M gift and new leadership are accelerating USF’s push to build a full real estate education pipeline in Tampa Bay.

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival expands with new Hard Rock event
 |  Chuck Merlis

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns in April with a new Hard Rock event, expanded chef showdowns and the Grand Tasting downtown.

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Chefs and judges on stage at the Publix Culinary Stage during the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
Downtown Sarasota condo introduces short-term rental model
 |  Chuck Merlis

A downtown Sarasota condo is pairing luxury ownership with short-term rental flexibility.

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Composite rendering of Saravela condominium and rooftop amenities in downtown Sarasota
Tampa healthcare facility sells for $21M
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $21M sale highlights continued investor interest in Tampa Bay healthcare real estate

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Exterior of the healthcare facility at 3000 University Center Drive in Tampa
$2.6M deal completes full West Tampa block
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $2.6M sale completes a full block assembly at one of West Tampa’s key intersections.

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McDill Columbus Plaza at 2700 N MacDill Avenue in West Tampa
The ReliaQuest Bowl’s $1.2B Impact on Tampa Bay
 |  Chuck Merlis

How a New Year’s Eve bowl game became a $1.2B economic engine for Tampa Bay.

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Downtown Tampa skyline alongside the ReliaQuest Bowl logo highlighting the event’s economic impact on Tampa Bay
$34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens in East Tampa
 |  Chuck Merlis

East Tampa’s $34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens as a major community investment heading into 2026.

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Aerial view of the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in East Tampa showing solar panels on the roof and surrounding neighborhood
St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight
 |  Chuck Merlis

As St. Petersburg adds new condo inventory, Tampa’s market remains tight heading into 2026.

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St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina
Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.

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María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.