Hilton Garden Inn sale marks Ybor’s rising profile

The sale of the Hilton Garden Inn in Ybor underscores the district’s revitalization and rising investor interest in Tampa hotels.

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Exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, photographed at night.
THEA approves $362M South Selmon expansion 

THEA has approved a $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project to add lanes, modernize bridges and deliver community upgrades from Riverview to downtown Tampa.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa with the Selmon Expressway and surrounding highway interchanges on a clear day.
Forbici brings coastal Italian flavor to St. Pete’s Sundial

Jeff Gigante brings Forbici Modern Italian to Sundial, marking a homecoming and a major new chapter for St. Petersburg’s dining and business scene.

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Renderings of Forbici Modern Italian’s upcoming St. Petersburg location at Sundial, showing a central bar with large TVs, a private dining space, an outdoor patio with lush greenery, and open-concept seating with modern lighting.
UTampa’s Sykes College of Business climbs 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek rankings

UTampa’s Sykes College of Business jumped 21 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2025-26 rankings, earning high marks in learning and entrepreneurship.

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Front entrance of the University of Tampa’s John H. Sykes College of Business with students walking across campus, overlaid with the Bloomberg Businessweek logo.
Wake Forest’s Anne-Sterre den Dunnen earns LPGA tour debut at The Annika

Wake Forest senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen will make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika in Belleair after earning a sponsor invitation.

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Anne-Sterre den Dunnen, Wake Forest senior golfer, preparing to chip on the fairway, with The Annika driven by Gainbridge tournament logo displayed on the left.
Chipotle to open at Water Street Tampa

Chipotle will open a 2,500-square-foot restaurant at Water Street Tampa, adding fast-casual dining to the growing downtown district.

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Street view of Water Street Tampa with high-rise buildings at sunset, overlaid with the Chipotle Mexican Grill logo.
Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions

Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next stage of growth. The hospitality group announced Chef Jacob Rios, the creative force

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Chef Jacob Rios, newly appointed Director of Culinary at Next Level Brands, stands in his chef’s coat outside Union New American in Tampa.
Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out 

Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its reputation as both the region’s leading healthcare provider and

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“Exterior view of Tampa General Hospital, recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s best places to work in 2025.”
Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate

A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales

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A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.
USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges

The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual

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Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping
Tampa ranks third in Florida for job growth, fueled by education, health care and manufacturing

Tampa added 12,700 private-sector jobs in August from a year earlier, ranking third among Florida’s metropolitan areas for job growth, according to new data from FloridaCommerce. The 0.9% increase accounted

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Group of leaders, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, cutting a red ribbon during the grand opening ceremony at XTEND’s U.S. headquarters, with the XTEND logo and balloon columns in the background.
St. Pete’s Neptune Insurance eyes Wall Street debut

Neptune Insurance Holdings, the parent company of Neptune Flood, has filed for an initial public offering with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol

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