Future of Davis Islands’ Mirasol hinges on Jan. 15 vote

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Historic Mirasol building on Davis Islands shown alongside archival photo as Tampa City Council vote approaches

A Jan. 15 City Council vote will determine whether the historic Mirasol returns to its original use as a boutique hotel.

$34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens in East Tampa

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Aerial view of the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in East Tampa showing solar panels on the roof and surrounding neighborhood

East Tampa’s $34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens as a major community investment heading into 2026.

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

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St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.

City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?

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Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa is putting its police HQ on the market for $36M — here’s why the city is selling and what comes next.

New platform links Tampa Bay donors to nonprofits losing funding

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Charity Bridge Fund logo featuring three stylized bridge arches in blue, orange and light blue above the organization’s name.

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening. Hillsborough County is preparing to phase out many recurring local grants. At the same time, demand for food assistance, youth programs and shelter is rising. Kendall Webb has been watching the pressure build. Webb is a longtime philanthropist … Read more

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium

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Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.

St. Pete finished the Trop roof early and is moving into the next phase of repairs while the Rays explore a new stadium site.

Hyde Park residents push back on Magnolia Hotel proposal

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Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Residents voice concerns over the scale, parking and flood risks tied to the proposed Magnolia Hotel and Residences in Hyde Park.