Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable...

USF confirms new president University of South Florida campus sign with a portrait of Moez Limayem, confirmed as USF’s next president.

USF confirms new president

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

USF has officially confirmed its next president as Moez Limayem prepares to return to Tampa Bay.

The economic impact of the Fed’s latest rate cut on Tampa Bay A view of downtown Tampa along the river with an inset photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adjusting his glasses.

A view of downtown Tampa along the river with an inset photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adjusting his glasses.

The economic impact of the Fed’s latest rate cut on Tampa Bay

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Here is how the Fed’s latest rate cut could shape Tampa Bay’s housing market, business activity and...

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2...

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth? Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.

Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

Contributed Content December 11, 2025

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and...

A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection business adopts a new name Storm Shielder branding displayed alongside a Tampa Bay residential building with hurricane protection features.

Storm Shielder branding displayed alongside a Tampa Bay residential building with hurricane protection features.

A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection business adopts a new name

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection company has adopted the Storm Shielder name as it marks 40...

How Water Street hotels increased food and beverage revenue in 2025 Aerial view of the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street overlooking the waterfront and marina in downtown Tampa.

Aerial view of the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street overlooking the waterfront and marina in downtown Tampa.

How Water Street hotels increased food and beverage revenue in 2025

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

A case study on how Tampa’s Water Street hotels used food and beverage to drive growth in...

D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.

Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.

D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown...

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

Chuck Merlis December 15, 2025

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and...

330 luxury apartments planned near Moffitt’s Speros Campus in Spring Hill Illustrated site plan of the future Mosby Deerbrook development in Spring Hill with the Middleburg Communities logo placed over the image.