Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
An affiliate of the Church of Scientology has agreed to buy Tampa Bay television station WFTT-TV for $30 million, taking ownership of a broadcaster that has aired the church’s programming since 2022 if the deal receives federal approval. Entravision Communications Corporation signed the agreement Nov. 3 with Sunset Boulevard Broadcasting Corporation, a California nonprofit affiliated … Read more
Agentic AI assistants in Tampa General Hospital’s call centers have answered more than 2 million calls since September 2025, cutting wait times by 58% while increasing appointment capacity by 21%, according to figures the health system released this month. Tampa General is making that push on several fronts at once, with a corporate venture fund … Read more
The $9.5 million Vicente will bring 20 affordable apartments and retail to Nebraska Avenue.
Tampa General’s expansion will transform an industrial site into a medical campus with new mixed uses.
Ferguson will bring executive roles and other corporate functions to Ybor City in 2027.
After moving to Charleston in 2011, Kenneth Emery opened Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill about 500 feet beyond the part of Market Street where diners naturally stopped. Emery still calls it “the longest 500 feet in Charleston.” If diners were going to walk those extra blocks, Burwell’s had to give them a reason, and the location … Read more
Tampa finalizes agreements to advance a key rail crossing for the Gasworx redevelopment.
Historic East Tampa building slated for inn, restaurant and cigar lounge under $19M project.
Josh Pardue says Ybor needs culture, music and local businesses to sustain long-term growth.
Olivette tops out as Gasworx builds residential density in Ybor City.