The state of Tampa’s economy in 2025

Tampa ended 2025 with record tourism, strong job growth and major investment across key sectors, setting the stage for what comes next in 2026.

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Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.
St. Petersburg College receives $7.2 million in state funding for workforce training

St. Petersburg College’s Midtown Center hosted Governor Ron DeSantis’s press conference where he announced a $7.2 million investment into the college’s workforce development and infrastructure program through the Florida Job

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How an education veteran is changing the odds for the future workforce of Tampa Bay

Chris Pello, an educator and school operations specialist with more than 20 years’ of experience in the Tampa Bay area, has spent his career creating opportunities for students with cognitive

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Collaboration is key for Leap Tampa Bay’s success

For some, college is the natural progression out of high school. The preparations begin before senior year. Campus visits are scheduled, tests are taken, caps and gowns are ordered and

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