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Infrastructure plays a major role in Tampa Bay’s growth as the region invests in transportation, utilities, public projects and long-term development. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, plans and upgrades shaping how the area builds and moves.

Tampa Bay Infrastructure

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

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

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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.
Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla
 |  Chuck Merlis

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead of Gasparilla.

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Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.
National firm opens South Tampa innovation center with full test kitchen
 |  Chuck Merlis

A national consumer goods firm has opened a new South Tampa innovation and experience center with a full test kitchen for real world product testing.

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A collage of four images showing the opening of a new innovation and experience center in South Tampa. The first image shows a ribbon cutting with executives standing in a row inside the facility. The second image shows product displays with kitchenware and housewares on modern shelving. The third image shows an open workspace with glass meeting rooms and product shelves. The fourth image shows a chef preparing food inside the center’s full test kitchen.
Port Tampa Bay adds 2 new cranes from Ireland as Vision 2030 expands
 |  Chuck Merlis

Port Tampa Bay is adding two new cranes built in Ireland to support its Vision 2030 terminal expansion.

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A container ship loaded with stacked refrigerated containers is berthed under green Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at a modern cargo terminal.
37,000 surcharge-free ATMs will be available nationwide after rollout
 |  Chuck Merlis

More than 2,500 new Speedway ATMs will expand the surcharge-free Co-op ATM Network to over 37,000 locations nationwide.

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Speedway gas station canopy and fuel pumps at a retail location.
UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building
 |  Chuck Merlis

UTampa is moving ahead with a new riverfront science building that will replace older campus facilities and add modern labs and teaching space.

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Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Tropicana Field roof finished early as Rays chase new stadium
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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Aerial image of Tropicana Field under bright blue skies with St. Petersburg neighborhoods in the background.
Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M
 |  Chuck Merlis

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.

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Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.
Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion
 |  Chuck Merlis

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center at its South Tampa campus.

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The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.
St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity
 |  Chuck Merlis

St. Petersburg’s new $976 million budget sets a bold course for resilience, equity and sustainable growth across the city.

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Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.
Energy companies in Tampa Bay are investing in clean and efficient energy initiatives
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

When I bring up “energy” your first thought might be “coffee,” because you’re tired and feel you need an energy boost.  It also might be something negative about a recent

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