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A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.
Development
Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel
The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.
May 13, 2024 02:18 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
A white home sits right in front of Mainlands Golf Course in Pinellas Park. There is lunch greenery out front with neat flora.
Real Estate
6 Tampa Bay homes below the median price
Have a look at these Tampa Bay area homes below Tampa’s median price of $379,900.
November 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The entrance sign to Rogers Park Golf Course. The course can be seen behind it and there are clouds in the sky.
City
Check out Tampa’s new Par 3 golf course
A short course is now open at Rogers Park and offers the perfect opportunity for golfers of all levels to work on their game.
October 30, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The sun is setting at Sunset Beach. There are people walking and the dune structure is visible in the far right of screen.
City
Sunset Beach restoration project timeline
A portion of the Treasure Island beach is set to reopen after being closed for over a month for restoration efforts.
October 26, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of St. Pete's waterfront. There are palm trees lining the water and Al Lang Stadium is in the background, surrounded by high rises.
City
3 Tampa Bay area building and development updates
Here is a quick roundup of some of the building projects and developments going on in our area.
October 24, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Government
Take a look at the plans for Hillsborough’s new African American Arts and Cultural Center
The 50,000-sqft center will be home to public experience, event, and meeting spaces, galleries, labs, studios, retail, and a café.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Super League Tampa Bay hopes to play on the Tampa waterfront
The team would make improvements to the Blake High School stadium and share the field with the school.
October 11, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
The Rays will build a new $1.3 billion stadium
If the plans receive final city and county approval, construction is expected to start in late 2024, with the Rays taking the field in 2028.
September 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Meet Tampa’s newest development: 540 East Cass
The 33-story building will feature 450 apartments, retail space, and eight stories of parking.
September 15, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Three Tampa Bay area civic updates
With announcements and changes coming out constantly, we’re sharing three major civic updates to be aware of in Tampa and St. Pete.
August 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Meet Palihouse Hyde Park Village: the area’s first-ever hotel
The boutique hotel opens fall 2023 and will feature 36 rooms, a lobby bar, and resturant.
August 8, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
Downtown Tampa from Harbor Island at sunset
Government
Fixing roads, adding sidewalks top of mind in Tampa’s proposed 2024 budget
Read more about Tampa Thrives and the $1.92 billion proposed budget.
August 3, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Lake Maggiore
City
St. Pete to receive $20.4 million from Florida Department of Environmental Protection
We’re breaking down how these funds will be dispersed across city projects.
August 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
Incoming Tampa Bay developments
Here’s a breakdown of the condo towers, complexes, and public spaces going up across Tampa Bay.
July 25, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Tampa’s $2 billion, 30-year Mobility Plan break down
Here’s what you need to know about Tampa’s first-ever Mobility Plan.
July 19, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Development
Tampa developers receive $3 million grant for Ybor City affordable housing
Three locals developers will build affordable housing in Ybor City.
June 28, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Development
TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach unveils project updates
After some community feedback, the TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL, is moving forward with updates.
June 22, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Sports
USF’s new stadium price tag compared to other Florida schools
Putting the ~$340 million dollar football stadium into perspective.
June 16, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Sports
USF approves $340 million stadium financing plan
The final renderings have yet to be released.
June 13, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Port Tampa is getting a renovated natural turf football field
The project will be funded by a $100,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
June 1, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Tampa Downtown Partnership launches community feedback series
The series will move throughout Downtown Tampa over the next few weeks.
May 30, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Home Services
Affordable housing initiatives in Tampa Bay, FL
Affordable housing can be a lifeline for longtime or new Tampa Bay residents.
May 19, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Development
Here’s what Tampa Bay neighborhoods you think need a Trader Joe’s
We asked and you answered.
May 15, 2023
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Brad Haft
The Vinoy
Development
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club finishes first phase of renovations
The historic St. Pete hotel just entered its Autograph Collection era.
April 7, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Business
Hyde House Public Studio expands to Armature Works
Gianco Companies is expanding their flagship Hyde House into the Heights District.
March 28, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Development
Tampa receives $5.3 million for Ashley Drive Interchange transformation
The grant is part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program.
February 21, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
West River
Development
The Tampa Riverwalk expansion moves forward
Once finished, the expanded Riverwalk will stretch 12.2-miles, according to the city.
February 15, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Downtown St. Pete’s Sundial Mall gets a new look
Developers revealed new renderings for the popular shopping and dining spot.
February 2, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Development
St. Pete mayor selects Hines & Tampa Bay Rays for Tropicana redevelopment
The 86-acre area will be transformed into a new field, affordable housing, shopping, a new African American history museum, and more.
January 30, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Plans for Ybor Harbor submitted
Downtown Tampa will soon look a lot different
January 20, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Redeveloping St. Pete’s YMCA
YMCA just selected local developers for a new neighborhood project.
January 17, 2023
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Brad Haft
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