Longboat Key to Vote on $11M Sarasota County Library Deal
The deal pairs county funding with $3.5 million-plus raised for expanded community space.
Chuck Merlis
Land Beneath New Riverview Chick-fil-A Sells for $4.85 Million
Chick-fil-A passed on buying the property before the $4.85 million sale to Trondheim LLC.
Tampa Explosives Manufacturer Tapped for $581M Kentucky Plant
The year-old manufacturer will produce about 8 million pounds of military explosives annually.
BayCare’s Economic Impact Climbs to $13 Billion
The health system now supports more than 66,000 jobs, with another $6.6 billion in projects ahead.
International Plaza Had Waited Years to Open. Then Came Sept. 11
Dick Corbett recalls the four days that transformed the mall’s long-awaited debut.
Hillsborough Projects $367M Property Tax Revenue Loss Under Amendment
The proposed amendment could cut county property tax revenue 23.2% by fiscal 2029.
$12 Million Deal Expands East Tampa Industrial Park by 70%
The 30-acre purchase makes room for two more buildings and 350,000 square feet of industrial space.
USF Athletics Touts $96 Million Impact in First ROI Study
The department says every university dollar invested returned $2.52 during the 2025-26 year.
Drone Supplier Invests $27.5 Million in Tampa Robotics Firm
The $20 million investment accounts for part of XTEND’s previously announced $110 million financing.
Private Equity Firm Acquires Plant City Manufacturer
The buyer plans to add production capacity and pursue acquisitions as the manufacturer grows.