Writer: Dylan Bruton 2 min read April 2024 — Tampa Bay has developed a reputation for technology and innovation in recent years, with the region becoming a major player in the $60 billion global virtual reality (VR) market. From the medical field to the baseball diamond, VR is slowly permeating
Writer: Andrea Teran 3 min read April 2024 — In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read March 2024 — The smallest of Hillsborough’s three municipalities, Temple Terrace could see a big transformation in the coming years as the city continues exploring a “downtown” area concept. Yet as it approaches the 100-year milestone in 2025, city leadership has a long way
Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 2 min read February 2024 — While consumer sentiment in the Sunshine State kicked off 2024 at its highest level in two years, increasing 3.3 points to 72.8 in January, Florida still lags behind the national average as inflation remains higher in markets such as Tampa
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Public and private sector leaders in the U.S. Southern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed opportunities to overcome economic headwinds amid a nationwide downturn in labor demand, easing inflation, and stabilized interest rates to cap off the final
Writer: Andrea Teran 2 min read January 2024 — Similar to other U.S. markets on an upward trajectory, Tampa Bay is doubling down on efforts to create more affordable housing options for residents. "We work hard every day, to ensure that individuals have a roof over their head," Tampa Mayor
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2023 — Florida educators and administrators saw the long-awaited release of the state’s school grades, however the results did not bring much holiday cheer to some. The county’s report consisted of 73 A’s, 42 B’s, 110 C’s, 32 D’s and six F’s. The
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2023 — Gov. Ron DeSantis recently released the proposed Florida budget for 2024-2025, and the result is good news for tourism. The state budget totals just over $114 billion, which is $4.6 billion less than what the governor proposed last year. While that
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo Regional Review is a year-end series from Capital Analytics that looks at key developments throughout the year and sets the stage for what’s to come in the near future. 3 min read December 2023 — While 2023 saw continued interest rate hikes through the first three quarters,
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 3 min read November 2023 — Building on the region’s strong, historical commitment to the industry, the future of Tampa Bay as a healthcare hub was highlighted during the third panel discussion at the recent Invest: Tampa Bay 2023 leadership summit. Titled ‘Innovative Care: Why Tampa
