Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021
New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.
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.
St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority
New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and community growth.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW
Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.
Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium
St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.
Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M
Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.
California investor buys 2 Tampa Bay properties for $10M
A California investor completed a $10M purchase of two Tampa Bay triple net assets leased to corporate tenants.
Tampa a prime landing spot for companies fleeing high tax states
More companies are leaving high tax states and Tampa is one of the cities seeing new arrivals.
Tampa multifamily market outperforms Sun Belt in new Q3 report
New data shows Tampa’s multifamily market outperforming the Sun Belt and staying ahead of national averages in Q3.
Major Westshore Business District property sold to major developer
Eisenhower Property Group has added another key property to its Westshore portfolio in an all cash deal.
Which Tampa restaurant made OpenTable’s Top 100 list?
Bern’s Steak House is the only Tampa restaurant to earn a place on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2025.