Tampa Bay Times Spotlight: Tampa Bay’s Economy in 2036: Preparing for a Thriving Future

SPOTLIGHT Tampa Bay Times Healthy Community Series presented by Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete Florida’s economy is changing rapidly, bringing new opportunities alongside significant challenges. As industries evolve, technology reshapes the workforce, and rising housing and healthcare costs affect everyday life, what will it take to ensure that Tampa Bay thrives over the next decade, and how can we prepare our future leaders for success? Join the Tampa Bay Times and the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg for this free community conversation as local experts explore the future of our regional economy and the actions, we must take today to prepare the next generation, strengthen our workforce, and create greater opportunities for everyone. Thanks to the Tampa Bay Times for allowing RadioStPete to re-broadcast their community conversations; the event was 9/23/2026. Read more here.
PANELISTS
Ashon J. Nesbitt, CEO Florida Housing Coalition
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director Pinellas County Economic Development
Bemetra Simmons, President & CEO Tampa Bay Partnership
Dr, Michael Coon, Assoc. Prof Economics University of Tampa
MODERATOR
Rebecca Liebson, Tampa Bay Times Real Estate Reporter

Panel photos courtesy of Eyeconic Creations Photography.

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