Moez Limayem says USF is ‘open for business’
Limayem ties internships and AI strategy to Tampa Bay workforce needs.
Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories
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.
Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut
A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier & Design Gallery created custom handbags for Christian Cowan’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway show at New York Fashion Week, placing the Sarasota-based brand alongside a designer known for dressing Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and other global entertainers. … Read more
Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field
Privately funded upgrades reshape premium spaces before April 6 opener.
156,000-square-foot warehouse breaks ground in Tampa
A new 156,000-square-foot warehouse project is underway in Tampa.
Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply
Lower rates and rising luxury inventory reshape Tampa Bay’s spring housing market.
2026 Women Who Win: Entrepreneur finalists
Three founders scale companies across tech, recruiting and manufacturing.
Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central
New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.
Downtown Tampa student housing tower sells for $21.8M, nearly 5x 2017 price
A 12-story student housing tower four blocks from the University of Tampa has sold for $21.8 million, nearly five times its 2017 purchase price. The property at 210 and 220 E. Madison St. closed Feb. 11, according to Hillsborough County records. Urban Core Holdings II, LLC sold the building to 220 E Madison LLC. County … Read more
Roche Bobois penthouse sets Tampa Bay condo record at $13.2M
$13.2M pre-sale sets new Tampa Bay condo pricing benchmark.
Weatherford Capital invests in USL ahead of 2028 Division I launch
Tampa investor joins USL backers as the league readies a 2028 Division I launch.