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.

Ybor’s Gasworx reveals historic names for new buildings

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Aerial view of the Gasworx development under construction in Ybor City, with downtown Tampa’s skyline and the Selmon Expressway in the background.

KETTLER’s Gasworx development bridges Tampa’s future and Ybor’s history through three new buildings named to celebrate the city’s cultural roots.

Duke Energy Florida powers multifamily growth with energy-efficient incentive

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A modern multifamily housing complex with balconies and large windows, showing completed energy-efficient buildings next to new construction.

Duke Energy Florida’s new ENERGY STAR incentive offers builders up to $1,000 per unit for energy-efficient multifamily housing.

Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability

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Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant logo in teal featuring a crest above the restaurant’s name.

Ceviche’s return to Tampa’s International Plaza isn’t just a comeback. It’s a masterclass in strategy, collaboration and design redefining local hospitality.

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom?

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Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism surge reveals what’s driving the region’s fastest-growing industry.

Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater

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Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.