MetroLagoons announced a partnership with San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union to offer exclusive ticket promotions and enhanced amenities at its Epperson and Mirada Lagoon locations, in Pasco County, through June 30, 2025. (Pictured above) Planet 13, a cannabis dispensary based in Las Vegas, opened, at 6939 Ridge Road, Port Richey. Bauducco, the third largest … Read more

News announcements from Pinellas County.

News announcements from Hillsborough County.

Merlin Entertainment announced a $90 million investment to launch a new, first-of-its-kind, indoor roller coaster at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, in Winter Haven, and LEGOLAND California Resort, set to open in 2026. (Photo above) Ready Chapter 1, a Lakeland-based publishing platform startup, named Kenneth Burke, former vice president of marketing at Text Request, as an equity … Read more

Coastal Ridge, based in Columbus, Ohio, broke ground on Stillwell Pasco Station, a 277-unit build-to-rent housing community in Pasco County, north of Tampa, aiming to meet growing demand for quality housing, with completion expected in early 2026. Xgenex, a technology company focused on reducing bacterial contamination in the food industry, celebrated its relocation to a … Read more

⊲ ABA Centers of Florida opened its first autism care center, in Tampa, a 14,300-square-foot facility designed to provide individualized applied behavior analysis therapy, with a focus on reducing wait times for diagnosis and treatment. (Photos above) ⊲ Hyde Park Capital, in Tampa, announced that VitalTech, a provider of virtual care solutions, has been acquired … Read more

⊲ The Hessel Family Foundation hosted a celebration at the Hero’s Hangout Hospitality Tent during the Shriners Children’s Women’s Softball Clearwater Invitational, where Keys to Kindness awarded its third-ever “Key to Kindness” to Autism Inspired Academy staff and co-founders Cher Harris and Liz Russell for their work supporting children with autism. ⊲ USF’s Florida Institute … Read more

This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac on Longboat Key, offering scenic views of Sarasota Bay and the city skyline. The property has been carefully maintained blending comfort, elegance and practical design, making it suitable for both relaxation and entertaining. Upon entry, the open living spaces are bright and welcoming, featuring 12-foot ceilings and … Read more

⊲ LEGOLAND Florida Resort unveiled 20 newly themed hotel rooms, including the first-ever LEGO DUPLO rooms, along with revamped LEGO Friends and LEGO NINJAGO suites, designed to immerse families in interactive play and adventure. (Photo above) ⊲ The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has approved $9.2 million in funding for 75 additional Fire Rescue … Read more