St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Major Westshore Business District property sold to major developer

Eisenhower Property Group has added another key property to its Westshore portfolio in an all cash deal.

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A satellite view of Tampa’s Westshore Business District showing 701 N Westshore Blvd near I 275 and surrounding commercial properties.
Fresh Kitchen announces biggest menu changes in 11 Years

Fresh Kitchen confirms its largest menu shift since 2014 with a full move to 100% seed oil-free cooking and a new rosemary chicken.

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Fresh Kitchen restaurant exterior with FK logo sign behind cactus plants
St. Pete Insurtech shows big profit on NYSE

Neptune CEO Trevor Burgess explains how AI, growth and a federal shutdown sparked his question: “Do we need the NFIP at all?”

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Trevor Burgess and the Neptune Insurance team ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2025.
Steve King leaves Meals on Wheels Tampa stronger than he found it

Steve King looks back on two decades that reshaped Meals on Wheels Tampa and strengthened support for the city’s homebound seniors.

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Steve King accepts his award at TBBW Apogee Awards while speaking from the stage.
Whataburger kicks off Tampa expansion with $10K donation to Feeding Tampa Bay

Whataburger broke ground on its first Tampa Bay restaurant and donated $10K to Feeding Tampa Bay during a day of local visits.

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Whataburger leaders present a $10,000 donation check to Feeding Tampa Bay inside the Kenly Elementary media center.
Tampa RV giant Lazydays to delist from Nasdaq

Lazydays plans to delist from Nasdaq following its sale to Campers Inn, ending decades as one of Tampa Bay’s most recognized public companies.

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Lazydays RV dealership in Tampa showing the main showroom and RV lineup
Defense contractor moving HQ to Tampa and invest $20M in region

Defense contractor Orion Edge is moving its headquarters to Tampa, investing $20M and adding 20 high-wage jobs.

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Orion Edge logo and drones over Tampa skyline alongside downtown Tampa waterfront, with “HQ Move” text overlay
Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.

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Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.
Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

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Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.
Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center at its South Tampa campus.

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The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.
Meet the Tampa firm teaching NFL players life after football

From the locker room to the boardroom, NFL players are learning what real wealth means after football.

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Teal Henderson and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans beside the Bones Investment Group logo.