Clearwater approves Duke Energy deal, rejects public power
Council weighs a new Duke deal after studying whether Clearwater should own its electric system.
French beverage company picks Pasco for $111 million plant
French beverage company Monin has selected Pasco County for a manufacturing and distribution facility, which is expected to cost more than $111 million, after evaluating 10 sites across four states. Monin plans to purchase 70 acres in the Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park and hire more than 100 employees during the project’s first phase. The company … Read more
Mixed-use redevelopment planned for Stetson’s Tampa Law Center
Plans call for a new law center, hotel, housing and retail at the Tampa property.
How The Florida Aquarium helped shape Downtown Tampa’s transformation
Aquarium leaders reflect on three decades of growth alongside Downtown Tampa’s evolution.
PSTA moves to settle 37 claims tied to fatal Clearwater Ferry crash
Settlement would end PSTA’s role in the ferry crash litigation while claims against others continue.
Raising Cane’s to replace former Macaroni Grill in Brandon
Former Macaroni Grill at Brandon Town Center will be replaced by a new Raising Cane’s.
St. Pete launches program to help churches build affordable housing
Churches can now receive guidance to develop affordable housing under St. Pete’s YIGBY program.
BayCare turns to autonomous drones for medical deliveries
BayCare will use autonomous drones to deliver prescriptions and medical supplies across Tampa Bay.
International Plaza announces seven new-to-market retailers
Several first-to-market brands will join new dining concepts and expanded retailers this year.
Downtown Clearwater lands first restaurant from Michelin-starred hospitality group
The restored Telephone Building in downtown Clearwater has landed its first restaurant tenant, with the hospitality group behind Michelin-starred Rocca bringing its first Clearwater concept to Cleveland Street. Called Rippers, the restaurant will occupy the building’s ground floor and serve deep-fried “ripper” hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, fries and handcrafted milkshakes. It also marks … Read more