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.
Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to the region’s growing dining scene.

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Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Florida for the third year, leading pediatric care in Tampa Bay.

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Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role.

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Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.
St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity

St. Petersburg’s new $976 million budget sets a bold course for resilience, equity and sustainable growth across the city.

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Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.
Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO

The Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next president and CEO following a global search.

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Audrey Chapuis stands along Tampa’s Riverwalk ahead of her appointment as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center.
Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026

Leadership Tampa Bay introduces the professionals selected for its Class of 2026.

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Members of the Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 pose together during a group photo
Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow

A quick guide to cash flow for new businesses and how it shapes survival.

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Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow by David Bell
Tampa Bay Wave names 15 startups to 2025 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort

A practical update on Tampa’s commercial real estate market with insights on rental rates lease structures and tenant costs.

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For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap strategies.

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M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.