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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 Insurtech shows big profit on NYSE
 |  Chuck Merlis

Neptune CEO Trevor Burgess explains how AI, growth and a federal shutdown sparked his question: “Do we need the NFIP at all?”

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Trevor Burgess and the Neptune Insurance team ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford pushes bold menu and expansion strategy
 |  Chuck Merlis

Melting Pot CEO JC Crawford is reinventing how the Tampa-born brand delivers the perfect night out.

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Cheese fondue and a spread of fresh vegetables and dipping items at Melting Pot
Tampa brokerage sparks bidding war for $5.2M Georgia hotel
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa brokerage closed a 5.2 million Georgia hotel sale after more than 120 buyers sparked a competitive bidding war.

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Sleep Inn and Suites Valdosta, a recently renovated 71 room hotel sold for $5.2 million.
Waldorf Astoria plans 18 story tower in downtown Sarasota
 |  Chuck Merlis

Waldorf Astoria will build an 18 story residential tower in downtown Sarasota with 86 homes and a full suite of luxury amenities.

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A three panel rendering of Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota showing the street level café, the 18 story tower and the landscaped corner with floor to ceiling windows.
Steve King leaves Meals on Wheels Tampa stronger than he found it
 |  Chuck Merlis

Steve King looks back on two decades that reshaped Meals on Wheels Tampa and strengthened support for the city’s homebound seniors.

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Steve King accepts his award at TBBW Apogee Awards while speaking from the stage.
Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash
 |  Chuck Merlis

Hotel ORA has secured its 2nd Tampa property in a $13.5M all cash deal.

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Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers
Tampa Bay wins national honor for backing MacDill
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa Bay wins the nation’s top award for community support of MacDill

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MacDill Air Force Base building at sunset with palm trees in front
Allegiant adds nonstop route from St. Pete Clearwater to Trenton
 |  Chuck Merlis

Allegiant adds a new nonstop route from St. Pete Clearwater to Trenton

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Allegiant Air jet taking off against a blue sky with clouds
Riverview’s new 211 unit community opens to first residents
 |  Chuck Merlis

The Whitt has opened in Riverview with 211 new units and full amenities for families and professionals.

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Outdoor resort style pool at The Whitt in Riverview with lounge chairs and surrounding apartment buildings.
Tampa home values dropping, giving investors first real opening since 2020
 |  Chuck Merlis

More than half of homes in the United States lost value in the past year. New data from Zillow shows that 53% of all homes are worth less than they

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Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Tampa Bay showing single family homes, streets and backyard pools.
Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles
 |  David Bell

The DOMINATE Summit revealed why Tampa founders must break out of isolation to stay sharp in mindset and strategy.

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A Tampa Bay entrepreneur sits at a desk in a suit, thinking deeply as a cloud of symbols floats above him. The thought bubble shows icons for technology, innovation, cities, global challenges, gears and arrows symbolizing growth and change. The scene illustrates big ideas and the future of business.
How diners changed, according to Jackson’s Bistro
 |  Chuck Merlis

Jackson’s Bistro leaders break down how Tampa diners changed in the debut episode of TBBW’s new podcast A Sit Down.

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Chris McVety and Michael Coury sit down for Episode 1 of TBBW’s A Sit Down podcast to discuss how restaurants adapt fast.