Special Report

Revitalised Cities: Tampa and St Petersburg

The cities are driving growth and raising their profiles by attracting start-ups, regenerating rundown areas, building on medical expertise and facing up to climate change

Tampa and St Petersburg join forces to lure business
The area is attracting companies and people, but must also prepare for climate change
Tampa cancer centre’s expertise draws biotech start-ups
Moffitt’s cutting-edge reputation is creating a cluster of specialist companies
Downtown developments raise Tampa’s prospects
How Tampa Bay Lightning hockey boss Jeff Vinik became a key player in regeneration
Tampa Bay boosts investor appeal but must raise profile too
Operating costs are below rival hubs and workforce quality is up
The simulation centre preparing medics for war and disaster
Tampa unit replicates extreme environments and injuries to help hone skills
Tampa Bay cities prepare for rising sea levels and storm risk
Response to climate change has become a central theme of local politics
Business accelerator aims to drive Florida-Israel links
Tampa business hub tries to attract Israeli start-ups in big local industries
Tampa and St Petersburg business visitors’ guide
Where to eat, drink, visit and sleep between meetings in the Tampa Bay area