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.
USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program

The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is expanding its real estate offerings with new graduate concentrations and a proposed Master of Science in Real Estate that could

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

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Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.
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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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
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
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.