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Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River highlighting First Watch Restaurant Group as part of TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series.

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

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

How a Tampa company built a bar crawl business at scale Three founders of Tampa-based Downtown Crawlers pose inside a bar, reflecting the company’s growth from a Gasparilla event to operations in 28 cities.

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

A Tampa company scaled a bar crawl model nationwide, with Gasparilla serving as its largest annual test...

Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.

Chuck Merlis December 29, 2025

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy...

Why investing in your network matters Business professionals networking and talking at a social event

David Bell December 23, 2025

Why staying visible and engaged can determine which businesses grow during a downturn.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants Exterior of a Beef O’Brady’s sports pub location, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion as it marks 40 years in business.

Chuck Merlis January 13, 2026

Beef 'O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues...

When business owners know it’s time to retire A couple walking along the beach beside a jar labeled retirement, representing planning for life after business ownership.

Contributed Content December 20, 2025

Knowing when to retire is less about age and more about readiness, health and planning the next...

Why hyperlocal influencers matter to Tampa Bay businesses A person photographs a plated dessert with a smartphone at a café table, illustrating how food content is created for social media.

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

How hyperlocal influencers are driving discovery, trust and revenue for Tampa Bay small businesses.

Building a business around Florida hurricane season Flooded residential street in Florida alongside Storm Shielder branding, illustrating hurricane season risks and home protection needs.

Contributed Content December 20, 2025

A Tampa Bay entrepreneur on leaving corporate life to build a modern hurricane protection business rooted in...

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat