Finance Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

The quiet math behind Tampa real estate Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

The quiet math behind Tampa real estate

Contributed Content February 5, 2026

Why valuation has become the discipline holding Tampa real estate deals together as growth accelerates.

Cogent Bank takes minority stake in Everpath Partners Exterior of a Cogent Bank branch in Florida with palm trees and the Cogent Bank sign visible.

Exterior of a Cogent Bank branch in Florida with palm trees and the Cogent Bank sign visible.

Cogent Bank takes minority stake in Everpath Partners

Chuck Merlis January 27, 2026

Everpath Partners and Cogent Bank announced a strategic partnership and minority growth equity investment.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 2: Raymond James Downtown Tampa skyline highlighting the region’s biggest companies and corporate headquarters driving Tampa Bay’s economy

Downtown Tampa skyline highlighting the region’s biggest companies and corporate headquarters driving Tampa Bay’s economy

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 2: Raymond James

Chuck Merlis December 19, 2025

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking...

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.