Hillsborough commits $24M for roads, safety at USF Fletcher District
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
Voter approval would unlock federal funding and long-term financing for port expansion.
Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion
The expansion adds 12.5 mgd by 2028 under existing river withdrawal permits.
Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut
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
State designates 22 acres for Rays stadium
Cabinet action moves state land into play, but Tampa and county financing decisions still loom.
Lynn Hurtak files to run for Tampa mayor
Council member Lynn Hurtak launches 2027 Tampa mayor campaign.
Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, shifting costs for Tampa Bay businesses
High court ruling resets import pricing and supply chain strategy across Tampa Bay.
$362M Selmon rebuild starts Spring 2026, THEA says
THEA says toll revenue will fund a $362M Selmon rebuild through 2030.
Welch details $600M bond, Gas Plant push in State of the City
Welch laid out bond plans, recovery spending and next steps for the Gas Plant redevelopment.
Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park
Council denies land use change for $136M Magnolia Hotel in Hyde Park.