Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

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Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.
GL Homes takes a long view on Florida’s 55+ communities

GL Homes is leaning into 55+ communities as higher rates reshape Florida housing demand.

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An aerial view of a 55+ residential community with single story homes lining a landscaped street in Florida.
Why Tampa Bay growth requires learning not just hiring

Sustainable growth in Tampa Bay depends on developing people not just hiring them.

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A professional meeting scene shows a smiling young man in a blazer speaking with a colleague across a table, with the words “Learning Drives Growth” overlaid at the bottom.
Valspar Championship pumps $75M into Tampa Bay

The Valspar Championship generates $75M a year in economic impact across Tampa Bay.

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Golfer tees off at the Valspar Championship with spectators lined behind the fairway signage in Tampa Bay.
How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

John Bell explains the philosophy and business decisions that helped Tampa Theatre thrive for 40 years.

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John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.
Tampa real estate market enters a more selective phase

Tampa’s commercial real estate market is growing, but investors are moving more carefully.

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk as the city’s commercial real estate market enters a more selective phase.
New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic infrastructure.

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Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.
spARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech

spARK Labs is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem through patience, execution and long-term founder support.

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Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.
Sip into a world where every chapter connects and empowers us

A Literary Sips conversation with Dr. Sarah Combs on leadership, reading and serving with purpose.

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Dr. Sarah Combs and Julie Edelman share a glass of wine during a Literary Sips conversation at a wine bar.
Why founders struggle to sell at the peak of success

Founders often resist selling when performance peaks, even though that moment is when buyers place the highest value on the business.

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Two business professionals shaking hands across a desk, symbolizing a high-stakes business decision and the moment of transition during a company sale.
Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.
Garrett Greco carries a Tampa legacy into the podcast age

Garrett Greco uses long-form podcast conversations to connect Tampa’s past with the decisions shaping its future.

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Garrett Greco records an episode of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast during a long-form conversation about Tampa’s growth and legacy.