Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation is using the game of golf to transform the lives of students across Pinellas County. Founded in 1979, by professional golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez, Raymond James Financial founder Bob James and former educator and golfer Bill Hayes, the foundation serves children through education and character development programs on its … Read more
Just last night, late, as I celebrated the end of my 55th year and the start of my 56th – I read a distressing message from my daughter, the new mom of my 3-month-old granddaughter, Iris Stella. I hope you’re not weary of hearing about her yet. In this message, my daughter was lamenting about … Read more
Sandbar Seafood + Spirits, on Anna Maria Island, has unveiled a renovation featuring new concepts Beachside Bites and Sweet Willy’s, along with refreshed dining, event and retail spaces. Faith Baptist Church, in Sarasota, has sold 11 acres of its Fruitville Road property to charter school developer Red Apple Development for $3.5 million, with plans approved … Read more
The Florida Aquarium was named one of the top 10 aquariums in the country by USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — one of only Florida aquariums to make the list. Atlanta-based OrderlyMeds is expanding to Hillsborough County with a new pharmaceutical facility expected to bring 100 high-wage jobs by August 2025. USF faculty … Read more
Construction is underway for the St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social, a 45,000-square-foot indoor sports and social club, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Set to open in August 2025, the facility will offer 14 indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts and six cabana-style table tennis stations. Additional amenities include a boutique gym, sauna, cold … Read more
Veteran Tampa Bay banking executive Marcus Greene has been named vice chair of Copperhead Charities, the nonprofit behind the Valspar Championship PGA TOUR event. Greene, regional president of Renasant Bank, brings more than four decades of experience in the local financial sector and over 10 years of involvement with the Valspar Championship, including service on … Read more
In a move to honor the legacy of one of Florida’s earliest AIDS advocates, CAN Community Health, in Tampa, has launched the Susan Terry Foundation, a new charitable arm aimed at empowering people affected by HIV. The Foundation officially launched on July 1 and is named for Susan Terry, who co-founded Sarasota’s first AIDS clinic, … Read more
When Bob Stahl talks about his life and career, he doesn’t dwell much on milestones or accolades. “I never really thought about it that way,” he says. “I just woke up every day and went to work.” Sounds simple enough, but maybe more nonchalant than you’d think, considering the size and scope of his business. … Read more
Two Florida writers whose work explores family, culture and identity are headed to Washington, D.C., this fall, to represent the state at one of the country’s most celebrated literary events. Florida Humanities’ Center for the Book has selected Dressing the Saints, by Aracelis González, and Mango Memories, by Sita Singh, as this year’s “Great Reads … Read more
