Management

A professional meeting scene shows a smiling young man in a blazer speaking with a colleague across a table, with the words “Learning Drives Growth” overlaid at the bottom.

January 17, 2026

In a market like Tampa Bay, growth is everywhere. New buildings. New businesses. New people are arriving every…

Aerial view of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City following a recent expansion.

January 16, 2026

Sila Realty Trust has completed a $43.1 million acquisition of an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma City, adding…

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John Bell smiles outside Tampa Theatre beneath the historic marquee lights during an interview about his leadership and legacy.

January 15, 2026

John Bell arrived at Tampa Theatre in 1985, at a time when downtown Tampa was quiet, uncertain and…

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January 13, 2026

B&A has acquired Celestar Corporation, expanding its intelligence capabilities amid intensifying competition in the defense and intelligence markets.…

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

January 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth hosted a December CEO Connect at 1920 Ybor, where Tampa Bay business leaders,…

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Nelson Castellano, managing shareholder at Trenam, seated in his Tampa home.

January 2, 2026

There are two Tampas. The one people talk about today, filled with newcomers, cranes and national attention. And…

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River highlighting First Watch Restaurant Group as part of TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series.

December 30, 2025

First Watch Restaurant Group continues to scale as one of the most prominent restaurant companies tied to Tampa…

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River, home to Bloomin’ Brands headquarters.

December 29, 2025

Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based restaurant company behind Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse…

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December 24, 2025

Brickell Bay Drive site sells for $520 million and will include a new hotel concept and branded condos.…

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Storm Shielder branding displayed alongside a Tampa Bay residential building with hurricane protection features.

December 16, 2025

From my earliest days at Deloitte, diving deep into accounting systems and processes, to two and a half…

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Latest news: SF RevPAR up 85%; St. Pete’s deal; Kimpton to Austria

October 23, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. SF last week’s star. The U.S. hotel industry from October…

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Latest news: Notable sales in Tampa, Bay Area; Soho House founder develops again; MainStay to Australia

October 14, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Loci sells in Tampa. Loci Capital Opportunistic Fund, LP, an…

Why Tampa Bay growth requires learning not just hiring

Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion

How John Bell rebuilt Tampa Theatre’s business model

Celestar sold to Virginia defense firm B&A

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 4: Bloomin’ Brands

Building a business around Florida hurricane season