Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub
Tampa-based Shriners grows AI research and plans Georgia Tech institute.
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.
Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St
Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.
Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates
Marine salvage firm Isla Maritime establishes Gulf Coast headquarters in Port Richey.
Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration
Bern’s begins its 70th with a La Segunda sandwich and a look back at its Howard Avenue roots.
Tampa Bay hospitals consider robots for patient transport
A Florida ER doctor built a robot to cut transport delays inside busy hospitals.
Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land
The $8.5M deal tees up 118 townhomes and new retail near SR-54.
Palm Pavilion sells for $23M, split between buyers
$23M closing splits Palm Pavilion’s restaurant and inn between Beachside and McKibbon.
Tampa startup Force Equals raises $2.2M seed round
The Tampa startup is scaling an AI planning platform for enterprise teams.
Regions plans to double Tampa Bay wealth team in 2 years
Regions is scaling private wealth in Tampa Bay as migration and deal flow accelerate.
Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change
A proposed map amendment would remove the industrial label from the MOSI site and unify it under public use.