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TBBW’s top stories are the headlines that shape Tampa Bay’s business landscape — major deals, expansions, 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.

Top Stories

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority
 |  Chuck Merlis

New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and community growth.

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Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW
 |  Chuck Merlis

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium
 |  Chuck Merlis

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.

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Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.
Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M
 |  Chuck Merlis

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.

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Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.
California investor buys 2 Tampa Bay properties for $10M
 |  Chuck Merlis

A California investor completed a $10M purchase of two Tampa Bay triple net assets leased to corporate tenants.

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Side-by-side view of the Primrose School property in Tampa and the Monticciolo Dental office in Lakewood Ranch, recently acquired by a California investor.
Tampa a prime landing spot for companies fleeing high tax states
 |  Chuck Merlis

More companies are leaving high tax states and Tampa is one of the cities seeing new arrivals.

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Downtown Tampa skyline at sunset, featuring illuminated buildings and the city’s major roadways.
Tampa multifamily market outperforms Sun Belt in new Q3 report
 |  Chuck Merlis

New data shows Tampa’s multifamily market outperforming the Sun Belt and staying ahead of national averages in Q3.

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Rendering of a modern six story apartment community at sunset with people walking in front, cars on the street and landscaped trees and flowers.
Major Westshore Business District property sold to major developer
 |  Chuck Merlis

Eisenhower Property Group has added another key property to its Westshore portfolio in an all cash deal.

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A satellite view of Tampa’s Westshore Business District showing 701 N Westshore Blvd near I 275 and surrounding commercial properties.
Which Tampa restaurant made OpenTable’s Top 100 list?
 |  Chuck Merlis

Bern’s Steak House is the only Tampa restaurant to earn a place on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2025.

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A plated steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House with French fried onions, vegetables, a baked potato and a glass of red wine.
Downtown St. Pete scores major new bank at 400 Central
 |  Chuck Merlis

PNC Bank is opening a new branch at 400 Central as downtown St. Pete continues its rapid growth.

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A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.
Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows
 |  Chuck Merlis

New national data shows Tampa outperforming the real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, signaling strong demand and steady investor confidence.

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Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.
Fresh Kitchen announces biggest menu changes in 11 Years
 |  Chuck Merlis

Fresh Kitchen confirms its largest menu shift since 2014 with a full move to 100% seed oil-free cooking and a new rosemary chicken.

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Fresh Kitchen restaurant exterior with FK logo sign behind cactus plants