Infrastructure & Development

Lynn Hurtak files to run for Tampa mayor

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Lynn Hurtak, Tampa City Council member and 2027 mayoral candidate

Council member Lynn Hurtak launches 2027 Tampa mayor campaign.

Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, shifting costs for Tampa Bay businesses

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U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., with American flag flying above the columns

High court ruling resets import pricing and supply chain strategy across Tampa Bay.

Welch details $600M bond, Gas Plant push in State of the City

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St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch delivers the 2026 State of the City address at the Palladium in downtown St. Petersburg.

Welch laid out bond plans, recovery spending and next steps for the Gas Plant redevelopment.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park

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Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Council denies land use change for $136M Magnolia Hotel in Hyde Park.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids

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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.

The city wanted at least $36 million for the downtown site. Developers say the math likely didn’t work.

Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change

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Museum of Science and Industry building along East Fowler Avenue in Tampa’s University area.

A proposed map amendment would remove the industrial label from the MOSI site and unify it under public use.

Darryl Shaw files rezoning for 25-acre East Ybor site

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Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

A rezoning filing advances plans for a hospital anchored mixed-use district in East Ybor City.

County sets conditions as Rays stadium talks advance

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Hillsborough County commissioners meet at the dais during a public session discussing next steps in Rays stadium negotiations.

A 7-0 vote keeps talks alive as commissioners spell out funding limits and next steps.

Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan

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Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage

Tampa will brief City Council on a $100M South Howard flood project targeting chronic flooding.

Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists

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Large pink flamingo sculpture inside Tampa International Airport terminal

Tampa International Airport is opening a Call for Artists tied to a nearly $6M public art investment.