How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh investment to North Tampa.

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A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.
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.
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.
USF reveals new renderings of Football Operations Center

The University of South Florida has released new renderings of the TGH Center for Athletic Excellence, a 150,000-square-foot football operations facility that will anchor the university’s $348 million on-campus stadium

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Aerial rendering of the University of South Florida’s on-campus football stadium and athletic district in Tampa.
USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The mixed-use project will transform an underused

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Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.
USF just hit $750M in research funding; here’s why it matters

USF’s record $750 million in research funding marks a major milestone for Tampa Bay’s innovation economy.

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Bar chart showing growth in the University of South Florida’s research funding from fiscal year 2022 to 2025, highlighting gains from federal, private and state sources.
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.
USF names sole finalist for presidency 

USF names Moez Limayem sole finalist for its presidency, a decision that could shape Tampa Bay’s economic and educational future.

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Split image showing the University of South Florida campus sign with the green bull logo on the left, and Moez Limayem, smiling in a suit and tie, on the right.
USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges

The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities, climbing to its highest position ever in U.S News & World Report’s annual

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Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping
USF announces search committee for next president

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has formed a search committee to identify the university’s next president. Board Vice Chair Mike Griffin, a USF alumnus and co-head of

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USF Athletics names interim men’s basketball coach

University of South Florida Athletics has appointed associate head coach Ben Fletcher as interim head coach, for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, following the passing of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.

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University of South Florida entrance sign with USF bull logo and greenery in the background.