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Construction continues on the Phoenix Rising roller caster at Busch Gardens. A large crane is in front of a blue track, which sits beneath a largely cloudless sky. The sun is in the background and a building site is below.
Development
Hands in the air: Busch Gardens is building another roller coaster
Phoenix Rising is set to open at some point in 2024.
April 25, 2024 12:26 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
The rendering of the new TradeWinds hotel features a tall wide building, with a large pool in the courtyard with a bridge across.
Development
2 major Tampa Bay developments move forward
We’re checking in on Tampa’s WestShore Plaza redevelopment + Tradewinds Island Resorts expansion projects.
April 24, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A small white house has an orange door and is surrounded by a white picket fence. There are chairs on the porch and tropical plants surrounding it.
Real Estate
House prices have doubled in the Tampa Bay area
Both Tampa and St. Pete have seen average home prices double in recent years, according to a recent report.
April 23, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
3 Tampa Bay area developments
We’re breaking down updates on the new Tampa General Hospital surgical tower, TradeWinds Island Resorts expansion, and Fair Oaks Park transformation.
April 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Culture
Tampa Bay Design Week is underway
The event is a chance to celebrate and learn about architectural feats + design victories in the Tampa Bay area.
April 15, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Plans for Ybor Harbor move forward
The ~33-acre mixed-use neighborhood would boast 800+ hotel rooms and 4,750 new residential units, a public boardwalk, and more.
April 12, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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☀️ Celebrity sighting: This solar company was featured on HGTV
See why “Rock the Block” reno stars decided to go solar + partner with Freedom Solar.
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A rendering of the USF football stadium. There are floodlights on and the image is staged at nighttime, with fans in the green stands, and Bulls logos sound the stadium. Campus is visible in the background as the shot is taken from high up.
Development
USF chooses construction manager for new football stadium
The Bulls are making progress in the ~$340 million project.
April 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of St. Pete City Hall up close. The angle is upward toward the historic building with palm trees flanking the yellow-brown structure. Blue skies are above with sun shining through the trees.
City
The latest updates on St. Pete’s economy
Mayor Ken Welch gave the Burg’s first “State of the Economy” presentation since 2021.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The rendering of the new Tampa Heights development features a greenery-covered building, a few housing towers, and a smaller brick building side-by-side, with crosswalks and sidewalks leading up to them.
Development
Happening in the Heights: YMCA redevelopment project moves forward
The $600 million project will turn the 6.2 acres into a new, larger YMCA, hotel, housing, parks, and office and retail space.
March 25, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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New and coming-soon businesses to Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 21, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Tampa's skyline from a distance. The Hillsborough River is in the foreground and the photo has been taken from high up. The sky is blue and a warm haze covers the city.
Culture
Suggestions for spending the Mega Millions jackpot in the Tampa Bay area
How would you spend $875 million?
March 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Parkcrest Harbour Island condo community sits in the sunshine. The building has a red roof, blue and grey walls, and roughly eight stories of windows. There are boats sat in the Hillsborough River in the foreground, and palm trees surround the building.
Real Estate
Hot homes: Condos + apartments for sale in the Tampa Bay area
Looking for a change of space, pace, or scenery? This could be the list for you.
March 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Projects to boost home value in the Tampa Bay area
Increasing the value of your home might be easier than you think.
March 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa city leaders break the ground with shovels at the new development
Development
Meet Canopy at West River: One of Tampa’s incoming housing developments
The new Tampa housing complex will include affordable housing units, other amenities, and more.
February 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Preston Rudie is wearing a blue jacket and beanie with his arms spread wide. He is up a mountain and a blanket of clouds is behind him, stretching into the distance like a carpet.
Business
Tampa Bay’s movers and shakers: Preston Rudie
Learn more about the business owner, CEO, storyteller, and adventurer helping to shape our area’s future.
February 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A shot of highrise buildings in downtwon Tampa. The sun is shining on the towers and there are palm trees in the foreground.
City
Check out 9 lists with high rankings for the Tampa Bay area
Here are some of the lists and rankings which showcase the optimism around and growth within the Tampa Bay area.
February 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of a luxurious home in Tampa's Westshore neighborhood. The walls are white with red-tiled roofing, and greenery surrounds the home.
City
Hot Homes: 6 waterfront properties for sale
If you’re looking for a waterfront spot to buy, or just feel like some Zillow window shopping, this is the place for you.
January 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Tampa might be one of 2024’s hottest real estate markets
Zillow predicts that the Cigar City will be the 10th hottest market this year.
January 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s bungalow history
Become a bungalow buff with this breakdown of the historic homes seen throughout TBAY.
December 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A pool is surrounded by palm trees. There are deck chairs and apartment buildings, too.
Real Estate
Take a peek at these 5 South Tampa apartment complexes
Here are five apartment options in and around South Tampa, offering a range of amenities like dog parks, swimming pools, and fitness centers.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa Skyline
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A sprinkler head up close. It is sat in grass and spraying water.
City
New watering restrictions introduced in the Tampa Bay area
A lack of rainfall led to the new, temporary rules.
November 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A Brightline train runs alongside a road, with a fence in between. There are clouds in the sky and it looks like dusk.
Development
Tampa-Orlando Brightline train route update
We rounded up some info about the upcoming route between the two cities.
November 9, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
Take a peek at 6 upcoming Tampa Bay area developments
Here’s a look at some of the current condo towers, hotels, and civic buildings going up across Tampa and St. Pete.
November 8, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
The air taxi sits outside Volocopter HQ. It is a white vehicle and resembles a two person drone.
Development
Tampa International Airport breaks ground in the skies
It’s the first time an air taxi has been tested in Florida.
November 3, 2023
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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
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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Real Estate
Hot Homes: 4 Tampa Bay area homes perfect for entertaining
From a waterfront Italian palace to a French chateau esque escape, we’ve got you covered.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
A large sandy beach leading up to a two-story home with a large porch.
History
Live the neighbor-free life at this home for sale
The iconic Clearwater Beach “Holdout House” is on the market.
September 29, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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