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Tampa Bay Hospitality
Hospitality continues to grow across Tampa Bay as hotels, restaurants and venues invest in new experiences for visitors and locals. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, projects and trends shaping the region’s travel and service industry.
Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.
Privately funded upgrades reshape premium spaces before April 6 opener.
New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.
Festival projects 10,000 daily attendees inside Water Street district.
Cru adds Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar to Sparkman Wharf this March.
Buyer AAM adds a 125-key Brandon hotel near I-4 and I-75 to its Florida portfolio.
Haven will stay open through summer as Bern’s prepares a 2027 seafood concept.
Water Street Tampa may soon add Miami-based Pura Vida.
Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.