Data Centers Are Not Allowed in St. Petersburg, City Confirms
An Oct. 9 city memo explains how existing zoning restrictions apply after a new Florida law.
Tampa Electric Plans $1B in Battery Projects as Data Center Interest Grows
TECO would add four 150-megawatt batteries if large customers commit to long-term service.
Tampa Begins $1.7 Million Design Effort to Replace Ballast Point Pier
The 940-foot replacement would use marine-grade materials and a hurricane-rated gazebo.
Clearwater Lays Out $2.37 Billion Capital Plan Through 2032
Water and sewer work accounts for nearly three-quarters of the city’s six-year spending plan.
Polk County Eyes $250 Million for Water, Sewer Expansion
A $722 million buildout would add treatment capacity, wells and pipelines through 2031.
Palmetto Moves to Halt Data Center Development for One Year
The city wants time to study water, power and land-use demands before approving a project.
Longboat Key to Vote on $11M Sarasota County Library Deal
The deal pairs county funding with $3.5 million-plus raised for expanded community space.
Hillsborough Projects $367M Property Tax Revenue Loss Under Amendment
The proposed amendment could cut county property tax revenue 23.2% by fiscal 2029.
Coast Guard Issues $60M to Rebuild St. Petersburg Waterfront
The project will replace hurricane-damaged facilities and prepare the base for new cutters.
Tampa Shipyard Lands $1 Million Federal Grant
Federal funding will support berth upgrades, equipment and worker training at the Tampa shipyard.