The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual rankings. In results released Sept. 23, USF rose to No. 88 overall, among all public and private universities, up from No. 91 the previous year. … Read more
Tampa added 12,700 private-sector jobs in August from a year earlier, ranking third among Florida’s metropolitan areas for job growth, according to new data from FloridaCommerce. The 0.9% increase accounted for nearly 15% of the state’s total gains. The most substantial gains came from education and health services, which added 7,600 jobs, followed by manufacturing … Read more
Neptune Insurance Holdings, the parent company of Neptune Flood, has filed for an initial public offering with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NP. The St. Petersburg–based insurance technology company announced Monday that certain selling securityholders will offer 18.4 million shares of Class A common stock, with underwriters … Read more
Few places in Tampa Bay can claim a legacy as rich—or as delicious—as La Segunda Bakery & Café. This summer, the family-owned institution celebrated its 110th anniversary, marking more than a century of hand-rolled Cuban bread, rich Cafecito’s, and a deep connection to the community that has grown up around it. Founded in Ybor City, … Read more
More than 550 guests gathered at Armature Works to celebrate the winners of TBBW’s 2025 Apogee Awards. (Photos added, keep scrolling) TBBW honored the region’s top business leaders during the 2025 Apogee Awards, recognizing c-suite executives whose leadership has elevated their companies and the community. Presenting sponsors of the 2025 Apogee Awards include Holland & … Read more
A rooftop garden could soon rise above The Central, a mixed-use development in St. Petersburg’s Edge District. Ellison Development has proposed a nearly one-acre garden atop the project’s new parking garage, where visitors would find native plants, city views and dinosaur bones. At the heart of the concept is “Devaiah,” a 76-million-year-old Gorgosaurus skeleton named … Read more
The Tampa General Hospital Foundation has announced that a classroom at Muma Children’s Hospital will now be named the Suncoast Credit Union Classroom, in recognition of a $250,000 gift. The classroom is home to the Cynthia Wells King School program, which partners with Hillsborough County Public Schools to provide hospital-based education for pediatric patients. The … Read more
The University Area Community Development Corporation has appointed Arturo Puckerin as its new chief executive officer and executive director. Puckerin, who has worked extensively in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, will oversee the nonprofit’s operations, staff and programs. His role also includes working with the board of directors, strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders and guiding … Read more
Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025. (Individual slides for sharing below) The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honor individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar … Read more
Tampa institution to serve multi-course menu with rare wine pairings Oct. 7; select steaks featured Oct. 8–9.
