Hillsborough approves 1,200 homes at Energy Innovation Park

Aerial map showing the Energy Innovation Park property outlined in red south of State Road 60 near Dover in eastern Hillsborough County.

Commissioners approve 1,200 homes near Dover with environmental safeguards.

Hillsborough commits $24M for roads, safety at USF Fletcher District

Rendering of USF’s Fletcher District showing student housing, hotel, retail and a pedestrian bridge across Fletcher Avenue

County approves $24M for roads, turn lanes and bridge serving USF’s Fletcher District.

St. Pete advances $18M port lease referendum for tech hub expansion

Rendering of proposed Maritime and Defense Technology Hub expansion at Port of St. Petersburg showing multi-story waterfront building with glass façade.

Voter approval would unlock federal funding and long-term financing for port expansion.

Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut

Gretchen Bauer with Christian Cowan and guests at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 runway show

A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier & Design Gallery created custom handbags for Christian Cowan’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway show at New York Fashion Week, placing the Sarasota-based brand alongside a designer known for dressing Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and other global entertainers. … Read more