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By Anastasia Dawson
August 5, 2026

Tech entrepreneur gifts $2M to Pasco university cybersecurity program

The gift will help Saint Leo launch an executive-level cybersecurity master's program, expanding leadership training as demand grows.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 4, 2026

Sarasota Military Academy's downtown campus listed for sale

The nearly 5-acre property at 801 N. Orange Ave. is being marketed as a downtown development opportunity.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
July 30, 2026

USF lands $1M gift to expand insurance program amid growing workforce shortage

Florida Surplus Lines Service Office funding establishes a new endowed directorship and expands hands-on learning as demand grows for insurance professionals in Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
July 28, 2026

Construction complete at two brand-new schools on Fruitville Road

Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy and Prodigy Early Learning at Sarasota will open for the upcoming school year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
July 27, 2026

USF sets donor record with $172M in fundraising

The University of South Florida attracted more than 70,000 donors in the past fiscal year, raising $172 million in private support and growing its endowment to $850 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
July 24, 2026

Saint Leo University merges business and technology colleges as AI reshapes workforce

The Pasco County university is merging two colleges as employers increasingly seek graduates with both technical and business expertise.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Lesley Dwyer
July 23, 2026

Nearly $200M in construction underway at three east Manatee schools

Manatee County School District officials are using the summer to get and stay ahead of a busy construction and expansion schedule.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Eric Garwood
July 21, 2026

USF names new Sarasota-Manatee leader for New College transition

Students enrolled as of July 1 will continue their studies on the local campus.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
July 16, 2026

Stetson University to redevelop Tampa Law Center property

The university is partnering with Bromley Cos. to make major changes to its 6.5-acre property in Tampa, adding hotels, retail and restaurants.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
July 13, 2026

Former Tampa TV exec, wife open music lesson franchise business in Clearwater

The School of Rock music school will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Clearwater on July 26.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
June 25, 2026

University of South Florida gets $1.5M for AI program

Tampa's ReliaQuest donated the money to expand the programs faculty and add a track in software engineering.

Commercial Real Estate

By Eric Garwood
May 27, 2026

Finalized deal shifts USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College

The vote to send the state's budget to the governor is expected on Friday.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
April 30, 2026

Tampa's ReliaQuest gifts FSU $1.5M for AI cybersecurity research

The firm's donation will fund an annual innovation challenge and hands-on training program for students.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
April 22, 2026

UTampa begins construction of largest-ever academic facility

The Dickey Science Innovation Center is expected to open in spring 2029.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
April 14, 2026

International private college expands office, staff and student body in Tampa

The campus is located on the 17th floor of the Park Tower building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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