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

Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

Tampa-based firm breaks ground on Richmond industrial site
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa-based firm has started work on a 221,000 SF industrial project in Richmond.

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Aerial view of West Creek Business Park in Richmond, Virginia, where a Tampa-based firm is developing a new industrial project.
As Tampa grows, its history chief frames the past as power
 |  Chuck Merlis

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic infrastructure.

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Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.
SpARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech
 |  Chuck Merlis

SpARK Labs is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem through patience, execution and long-term founder support.

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Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.
Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase
 |  Chuck Merlis

Midtown Tampa’s retail component moves from development to long-term stewardship.

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Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.
BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa
 |  Chuck Merlis

BayCare plans a $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Bay, backed by a $50M gift and opening in 2030.

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Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors
Tampa-based Campus Course rethinks Florida college apparel
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa-based startup is building a collegiate-first apparel brand rooted in Florida schools, golf culture and understated design.

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Campus Course apparel featuring a University of South Florida polo and matching hat with understated collegiate branding.
Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth
Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa
 |  Chuck Merlis

Plans have been filed for The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a constrained downtown Tampa site.

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Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.
How Trustate uses automation to cut estate work for firms
 |  Chuck Merlis

Trustate helps law firms automate estate administration and reduce manual legal work.

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Trustate software dashboard shown on a laptop displaying estate workflows and client projects
New Palmetto community brings 95 single family homes
 |  Chuck Merlis

A new 95 home community opens in Palmetto with pricing starting at $329,990 and no CDD fees.

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Interior of a model home in a new Palmetto community with open living and kitchen layout
Have we lost our identity as Tampa Bay grows?
 |  Contributed Content

As Tampa Bay grows, architect Justin Kimmich asks whether speed and efficiency are erasing the region’s sense of place.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa Bay showing new high-rise development and dense urban growth under clear skies.
Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect
 |  Chuck Merlis

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.