Cru Hospitality to open two concepts at Sparkman Wharf
Cru adds Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar to Sparkman Wharf this March.
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.
West River closes housing phase, eyes Main Street
Completion of 384 units shifts focus to commercial buildout along the corridor.
Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, shifting costs for Tampa Bay businesses
High court ruling resets import pricing and supply chain strategy across Tampa Bay.
$25M month signals demand at Sarasota Ritz tower
Four luxury condo sales closed as the Sarasota tower nears completion.
$362M Selmon rebuild starts Spring 2026, THEA says
THEA says toll revenue will fund a $362M Selmon rebuild through 2030.
Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon sells after leading its submarket
Buyer AAM adds a 125-key Brandon hotel near I-4 and I-75 to its Florida portfolio.
Storm-damaged Fowler Shopping Plaza sells near list price
Restored to 96% occupancy, the Fowler Avenue center drew 17 offers before closing.
Ryan Serhant to lead sales for Roche Bobois tower in St. Pete
Sales launch for the $200M, 164-unit Roche Bobois tower in downtown St. Pete.
Welch details $600M bond, Gas Plant push in State of the City
Welch laid out bond plans, recovery spending and next steps for the Gas Plant redevelopment.
Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year
Erica Spector Wishnow came up with Greenlane during long car rides in Covid, when she spent hours driving her children and faced the same frustration at nearly every drive-thru window. Her kids wanted burgers and fries, and she wanted something filling that aligned with her vegetarian diet and left her satisfied. “I wasn’t just going … Read more