The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx

Gasworx is turning a long-ignored part of Tampa into a walkable district that connects Ybor City with downtown.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.
Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

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ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.
Dallas firm buys Westshore’s 1 North Dale Mabry, plans $4M upgrade

A Dallas investment firm has bought Tampa’s 1 North Dale Mabry office tower and plans $4M in upgrades.

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Exterior view of 1 North Dale Mabry, a 13-story Class A office tower in Tampa’s Westshore district
New platform links Tampa Bay donors to nonprofits losing funding

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening. Hillsborough County is preparing to phase out many recurring local grants. At the same time, demand for food assistance, youth programs and shelter is rising. Kendall Webb has been watching the pressure build. Webb is a longtime philanthropist

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Charity Bridge Fund logo featuring three stylized bridge arches in blue, orange and light blue above the organization’s name.
Darryl Shaw sells 2 Ybor properties for $7.45M near Gasworx

Two Ybor properties sold for $7.45M as investor interest accelerates near Gasworx.

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Three views of Ybor City development: the Pete’s Bagels building on 4th Avenue, a historic mixed-use building on 6th Avenue, and the nearby Gasworx construction site linking Ybor to downtown Tampa.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
324-unit luxury community planned for Brandon

A new 324-unit luxury community is coming to the Brandon submarket as Carter expands its multifamily footprint across Tampa Bay.

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Aerial rendering of Prospect Highland Oaks, a planned 324-unit luxury apartment community in the Brandon submarket, featuring lake views, landscaped walking paths and modern four-story residential buildings.
UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

UTampa is moving ahead with a new riverfront science building that will replace older campus facilities and add modern labs and teaching space.

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Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.
6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh investment to North Tampa.

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A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.

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Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.
Which Tampa restaurant made OpenTable’s Top 100 list?

Bern’s Steak House is the only Tampa restaurant to earn a place on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2025.

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A plated steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House with French fried onions, vegetables, a baked potato and a glass of red wine.