
Tampa Bay Just Became a Buyer’s Market: What It Means for You in 2026
Tampa Bay is a buyer’s market in 2026, but not everywhere. Two Coldwell Banker agents break down the numbers, the neighborhoods, the taxes, and what it means for you.

Tampa Bay is a buyer’s market in 2026, but not everywhere. Two Coldwell Banker agents break down the numbers, the neighborhoods, the taxes, and what it means for you.

School safety in Florida districts is being redefined through daily operations, not just emergency plans. From a superintendent’s perspective, the real risks emerge in everyday moments like transitions, dismissal, and communication gaps, where systems must work in real time to ensure consistency, clarity, and faster response.

DeployAIBots, founded by Joel Yi, has launched its Miami headquarters as it scales agentic AI systems designed to automate core business operations. By building technology that executes tasks like lead follow-up, scheduling, and customer communication, the company is helping businesses grow faster without increasing headcount at the same pace.

Miami-based Misfit Labs has emerged from stealth as an AI native venture studio focused on building and scaling startups through hands-on execution. With an active portfolio and institutional partnerships already in place, the firm is working alongside founders and organizations to design companies where artificial intelligence is core from day one, not an afterthought.

Antwan Shirley is building more than a luxury car rental company, he is building an ecosystem rooted in ownership, access, and long term growth. As President of Energetic Exotics, he is combining high end experiences with scalable business models, using each venture as a stepping stone toward a larger vision that blends real estate, lifestyle, and financial opportunity.

School safety is no longer just about emergency plans. In Duval County, it’s built into daily operations. By transforming dismissal into a system of real-time visibility and accountability, the district has created a scalable model that strengthens both everyday efficiency and emergency readiness.

Kap Rate Group, founded by commercial real estate veteran Jose Juarbe, is introducing a new brokerage model built for today’s agents. With 100% commission retention, a subscription-based structure, and a fully cloud-based platform, the firm is aiming to give commercial brokers more control, flexibility, and long-term upside as the industry faces shifting market conditions.

Nicole Waters shares insights from Tampa Bay Tech Week, highlighting how collaboration, community, and connection are shaping Tampa Bay’s next phase as a more unified and supportive tech ecosystem.

Tampa Bay Tech Week didn’t feel like a first-year event. Led by Jesus Vidaurri and Michael Hall, it was built as a platform to expand visibility, connect the ecosystem, and position Tampa Bay as a more unified and collaborative tech hub.

At Tampa Bay Tech Week, Visit Tampa Bay CEO Santiago Corrada shares how technology is reshaping tourism, driving billions in economic impact, and why the region’s continued growth still comes down to people and partnerships.

Tampa Bay is a buyer’s market in 2026, but not everywhere. Two Coldwell Banker agents break down the numbers, the neighborhoods, the taxes, and what it means for you.

School safety in Florida districts is being redefined through daily operations, not just emergency plans. From a superintendent’s perspective, the real risks emerge in everyday moments like transitions, dismissal, and communication gaps, where systems must work in real time to ensure consistency, clarity, and faster response.

DeployAIBots, founded by Joel Yi, has launched its Miami headquarters as it scales agentic AI systems designed to automate core business operations. By building technology that executes tasks like lead follow-up, scheduling, and customer communication, the company is helping businesses grow faster without increasing headcount at the same pace.

Miami-based Misfit Labs has emerged from stealth as an AI native venture studio focused on building and scaling startups through hands-on execution. With an active portfolio and institutional partnerships already in place, the firm is working alongside founders and organizations to design companies where artificial intelligence is core from day one, not an afterthought.

Antwan Shirley is building more than a luxury car rental company, he is building an ecosystem rooted in ownership, access, and long term growth. As President of Energetic Exotics, he is combining high end experiences with scalable business models, using each venture as a stepping stone toward a larger vision that blends real estate, lifestyle, and financial opportunity.

School safety is no longer just about emergency plans. In Duval County, it’s built into daily operations. By transforming dismissal into a system of real-time visibility and accountability, the district has created a scalable model that strengthens both everyday efficiency and emergency readiness.

Kap Rate Group, founded by commercial real estate veteran Jose Juarbe, is introducing a new brokerage model built for today’s agents. With 100% commission retention, a subscription-based structure, and a fully cloud-based platform, the firm is aiming to give commercial brokers more control, flexibility, and long-term upside as the industry faces shifting market conditions.

Nicole Waters shares insights from Tampa Bay Tech Week, highlighting how collaboration, community, and connection are shaping Tampa Bay’s next phase as a more unified and supportive tech ecosystem.

Tampa Bay Tech Week didn’t feel like a first-year event. Led by Jesus Vidaurri and Michael Hall, it was built as a platform to expand visibility, connect the ecosystem, and position Tampa Bay as a more unified and collaborative tech hub.

At Tampa Bay Tech Week, Visit Tampa Bay CEO Santiago Corrada shares how technology is reshaping tourism, driving billions in economic impact, and why the region’s continued growth still comes down to people and partnerships.