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Report: Majority of Tampa Bay residents feel financially insecure

A recent study took the economic temperature of Tampa locals.

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Parkview Dental Partners now operates 25 practices on the west coast of Florida.

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The team announced it was backing out of a deal to build a new stadium.

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L.L. Bean hiring ahead of store opening at UTC

The outdoor lifestyle brand is readying to open its first store in Florida.

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Sarasota insurance agency acquires employee benefits firm

Atlas Insurance Agency has acquired Atlas Employee Benefits.

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Lakeland warehouse developers get $16 million construction loan

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Moffitt Cancer Center announces executive leadership for new campus

Josh Carpenter, who will serve as the president of Speros and Moffitt's chief integration officer, will lead the 775-acre location.

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Charlotte County aviation training center on track for December finish

The nearly 20,000-square-foot center will prepare student for FAA mechanical license exams.

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USF establishes new college with record-breaking $40M donation

The gift comes from a Tampa investor with a storied tech background.

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First Watch passes $1 billion in revenue

After reporting a revenue record for 2024, the daytime dining company aims for more growth in 2025.

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Pair of Tampa Bay companies shuffle downtown headquarters

One firm is moving to a neighborhood it developed

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Oak & Stone adding 3 locations, new president appointed

The restaurant chain that started in Sarasota is expanding in and outside of Florida.

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St. Petersburg bank reaches billion-dollar milestone

The achievement comes nearly four years after the bank’s inception.

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  • March 10, 2025
St. Petersburg mayor has spoken with investors interested in buying Rays

The mayor says that the city will work with whoever owns the team to move forward with the agreed upon ballpark and that Gas Plant redevelopment remains a priority.

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Ocean survey company launches $1.6M mission out of St. Petersburg

The ocean mapping will be the first of its kind for the company

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