Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Louis Llovio
November 4, 2025

State regulators levy $500K in fines against two insurers for Ian, Idalia claim issues

The insurers, both with Tampa ties, were the last of 10 Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation investigated.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
November 4, 2025

USF secures record-setting $750M in research funding

The University of South Florida’s year-end research funding is $11.6 million more than last fiscal year and 37% higher than 2022.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
November 3, 2025

Developers behind $6.8B St. Pete proposal seek investors — for as little as $500

The two private investment funds are meant to establish a new model for participation in urban redevelopment around the Tropicana Field site in downtown St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
November 3, 2025

Dealmakers, nonprofit leaders and AI aficionados: October on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Some of the key insights and pieces of wisdom bits from the past month of "From the Corner Office" podcast episodes.

Florida

Mark Gordon
November 3, 2025

Florida GDP, economy passes a European stalwart, targets Australia

The Florida Chamber Foundation isn’t complacent with its latest ranking of 15. It aims to get into the top 10.

Florida

Louis Llovio
November 2, 2025

Half-acre of waterfront land on Clearwater Beach listed for $2.99 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota office building gets a price reduction, a Memphis company buys a Naples hotel, and a local buyer is scooping up land in St. Petersburg.

Florida

Mark Gordon
November 1, 2025

St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

BayFirst National Bank believes selling its SBA loan portfolio, where it was previously a national leader, will help get it back to profitability.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
October 31, 2025

USF Athletics appoints Hall of Famer to COO position

Derrick Brooks, a Pro Football and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker, began working as chief op, bringing more than 15 years of executive experience in sports, business, and philanthropy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 30, 2025

Tampa General plans to build hospital, clinic on 16 acres in Ybor City

Local developer Darryl Shaw told Tampa City Council Thursday night that the hospital giant was buying 10 acres, and possibly more, for the new facility.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 30, 2025

Crew reaches the top of Tampa office building

The building is in the Gasworx district and when completed will serve as HQ for Grow Financial, the credit union.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
October 30, 2025

City of Tampa launches virtual inspections for homeowners, contractors

Builders and homeowners can now use the VuSpex smartphone app to conduct virtual building inspections on the spot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
October 29, 2025

Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 22, 2029, making Tampa the fourth city to ever host the event twice.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2025

Share your AI hits (and misses) with the Business Observer

The Business Observer will be writing about how businesses and nonprofits use AI and ChatGPT for a host of work, both big and small.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
October 28, 2025

City of Tampa breaks ground on $57M Riverwalk expansion

City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the West River BUILD project, which will add another 2 miles to the Tampa Riverwalk along the west bank of the Hillsborough River.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
October 28, 2025

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

Ben Sasse remains part of the University of Florida community.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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State regulators levy $500K in fines against two insurers for Ian, Idalia claim issues

USF secures record-setting $750M in research funding

Developers behind $6.8B St. Pete proposal seek investors — for as little as $500

Dealmakers, nonprofit leaders and AI aficionados: October on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Florida GDP, economy passes a European stalwart, targets Australia

Half-acre of waterfront land on Clearwater Beach listed for $2.99 million

St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

USF Athletics appoints Hall of Famer to COO position

Tampa General plans to build hospital, clinic on 16 acres in Ybor City

Crew reaches the top of Tampa office building

City of Tampa launches virtual inspections for homeowners, contractors

Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

Share your AI hits (and misses) with the Business Observer

City of Tampa breaks ground on $57M Riverwalk expansion

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

Airline adds flight from Fort Myers to upstate New York

50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

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