Rays deal moves closer to reality — and a political fight
Local leaders now face the toughest questions surrounding the Rays stadium proposal.
East Tampa proposal targets food access, startups and workforce housing
A long-discussed East Tampa property could become a hub for food access and startups.
Hanami Japanese Izakaya to open in downtown Clearwater
Hanami adds another restaurant and nightlife concept to downtown Clearwater.
Tampa developers see apartment market tighten by 2028
Developers say fewer apartment projects could tighten Tampa Bay’s rental market by 2028.
Water Street’s next phase adds sidewalks, public spaces downtown
Water Street’s next phase downtown expands sidewalks, landscaping and public gathering areas.
Tampa’s boom faces infrastructure test, Castor says
Tampa has committed more than $3 billion to water and wastewater infrastructure while permitting nearly $22 billion in development since 2019, Mayor Jane Castor said Tuesday, saying the spending will keep growth from outpacing infrastructure. Speaking during her 2026 State of the City address, Castor pointed to housing supply, infrastructure upgrades and continued economic growth … Read more
SouthState plans $17M office in downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a five-story downtown office that would bring 125 employees to Winter Haven.
Publix may need 100 jobs in Polk to qualify for tax break
The proposed incentive covers Publix’s downtown Lakeland technology campus.
$70M recovery fund to target Polk infrastructure
Officials will decide which roads, drainage and utility projects receive funding first.
Clearwater land redevelopment debate: lease or sell?
Residents urge leasing to keep control as Clearwater land moves toward redevelopment.