Leah Burdick

Tampa, Florida

Leah Burdick is a journalist covering luxury lifestyle, business, and culture for Caliber Magazine. She also reports for the Tampa Bay Observer, and previously contributed to the Plant City Observer, Tampa Beacon, WMNF 88.5 FM, and WFLA-TV.

Articles

  • AI & Technology

    Aetrex Expands Its Foot Health Technology Into the Next Generation of Athletes

    Aetrex is redefining the future of foot health through advanced scanning technology, custom orthotics and strategic partnerships. The company’s latest collaboration with IMG Academy brings its innovation to student-athletes while fueling its continued growth in the world of sports performance.

    June 25, 2026

  • Business

    GradBridge selects Delaware for headquarters, plans 49 new jobs

    GradBridge LLC, a venture-backed private student lending platform, has selected Newark's Iron Hill Corporate Center for its headquarters and plans to create 49 new Delaware jobs over the next five years, with salaries expected to exceed $110,000 annually.

    June 1, 2026

  • Business

    DOJO Tampa Redefines the Gym as a Hub for Fitness and Entrepreneurship

    A new kind of fitness and wellness concept called DOJO Tampa is taking shape in South Tampa. One that blends high-performance training with recovery, community and entrepreneurship. Its primary focus is to provide a space where members do not have to leave when they are done working out. 

    April 14, 2026

  • Business

    DASH, Downtown Tampa’s Sustainable Microtransit

    DASH launched in 2023 and the program has logged more than 100,000 riders since February 2026. The service operates across several downtown neighborhoods, offering low-cost transportation options without surging prices. This public transportation option provides affordable and environmentally friendly microtransit.

    April 7, 2026

  • AI & Technology

    Florida Startup Combines AI, Community Coaching to Expand Access to Wellness

    TOTUM operates as a dual-sided marketplace connecting users with independent coaches who can build and monetize their own digital fitness business. The platform offers both a free consumer app and tool for trainers to create programs, host classes and sell products. Users do not have to pay for the fitness coaches. This free platform allows users to use AI to help build their own personal fitness journey.

    April 6, 2026