Lakeland seeks one-year freeze on new data centers
Officials would pause new data center applications while drafting long-term development standards.
Downtown Largo could become an open-container entertainment district
Proposal would allow open-container drinking while expanding downtown entertainment and dining.
Food trucks could gain access to Sarasota’s downtown bayfront
A local business request could bring food trucks to Sarasota’s Downtown Bayfront district.
A quiet debate could reshape Tampa’s development process
Proposal could change how Tampa rezoning cases reach City Council.
Madeira Beach may shift city elections from March to November
A proposed charter amendment would move city elections and extend terms.
Dade City seeks more housing, retail and restaurants downtown
A proposed downtown rezoning would support housing, retail and restaurant growth.
New Port Richey moves to expand Duke Energy rights
A proposed Duke Energy agreement would expand utility rights while increasing city oversight.
East Tampa becomes focus of manufacturing job strategy
East Tampa’s industrial corridor is emerging as a focus for manufacturing growth and jobs.
How St. Petersburg kept recovery dollars local
More than 100 local operators hauled debris and earned recovery dollars after two hurricanes.
Control of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to shift July 1
New College will assume control of the campus while USF students complete their degrees.