St. Pete launches program to help churches build affordable housing
Churches can now receive guidance to develop affordable housing under St. Pete’s YIGBY program.
Chuck Merlis
Inflation slows to 3.5% as energy prices reverse course
Energy prices pulled U.S. inflation lower while Tampa’s latest inflation remained below the national rate.
BayCare turns to autonomous drones for medical deliveries
BayCare will use autonomous drones to deliver prescriptions and medical supplies across Tampa Bay.
International Plaza announces seven new-to-market retailers
Several first-to-market brands will join new dining concepts and expanded retailers this year.
Live Local development proposed in Manatee County with 90 apartments
One of Manatee County’s first proposed Live Local developments would bring 90 workforce housing apartments to a site near the Braden River. Palm One Development has submitted plans for Palm One Apartments, a pair of three-story buildings on a 9.09-acre site at 5607 13th St. E. The proposal includes a swimming pool, bicycle parking, surface … Read more
Florida budget provides nearly $9 million for BayCare expansion
State funding will expand BayCare services across Manatee, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
Developer pitches 144-room hotel for Clearwater Beach landmark
Proposal would replace the inn with a larger hotel while preserving the Palm Pavilion restaurant.
Downtown Clearwater lands first restaurant from Michelin-starred hospitality group
The restored Telephone Building in downtown Clearwater has landed its first restaurant tenant, with the hospitality group behind Michelin-starred Rocca bringing its first Clearwater concept to Cleveland Street. Called Rippers, the restaurant will occupy the building’s ground floor and serve deep-fried “ripper” hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, fries and handcrafted milkshakes. It also marks … Read more
Tampa poised to begin construction on $24M fire station
Council will consider the construction contract for Tampa’s long-planned replacement Fire Station 24.
Carrollwood Village Shoppes sold for about $12 million
Dallas-based Crow Holdings acquired the Carrollwood retail center from its longtime owner.