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 Sprouts Farmers Market opened a store in Lutz, at 23046 State Road 54.  New Port Richey unveiled Tides of Time, a permanent art installation of bronze mini-sculptures at 11 historic landmarks, celebrating the city’s centennial through public art and storytelling. The Bank of Tampa has donated $2,500 to Pasco EDC’s SMARTstart Microloan Program, supporting local

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

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

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

News from Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

⊲ 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

⊲ 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

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

⊲ 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

⊲ Neal Communities has donated $46,000 to support community events including $2,500 for the Marine Corps League Golf Tournament, benefiting the Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund and Wreaths Across America. ⊲Del Webb has broken ground on the model park at Sunchase, a new 55+ community in Parrish, featuring six professionally decorated homes showcasing its GenYou