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City of Tampa
Published July 06West Riverwalk Update: Building the Supports How Do They Do it?
West Riverwalk Update: Building the Supports How Do They Do it? Robert L. Mon, 07/06/2026 - 04:02 pm Construction crane on a barge Drilled Shaft Construction Construction barge with crane Drilled Shaft Construction Some of the most complex engineering and construction work tied…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 06Bright Community Trust to build 3D printed house in St. Pete
“We’re trying to basically take innovation and apply it to the design and build aspect of building a home.”
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 06St. Pete balks at warehouse tree removal request
"They seem like they want to maintain some trees, but they want us to take their word for it."
AIDA acquiring land from county to support grant funded rail trail project
AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency is acquiring a narrow strip of land from Montgomery County to support its grant funded rail trail project.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 03Places This Week: 1941 Belleair estate lists for $6.5 million
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 02Photos: Mayor Ken Welch confirms ‘Burg Bid’ for St. Pete’s Gas Plant proposal, with plans to tear down Tropicana Field
The long-awaited decision for redeveloping the Historic Gas Plant District has been made, and it once again includes tearing down Tropicana Field. At a press conference this morning , St. Petersburg mayor Ken Welch confirmed that The Burg Bid proposal—which was leaked by Florida…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 02Welch selects Gas Plant developers; Council holds the golden shovel
"When these folks move in, we are restarting a neighborhood.”
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 02Major Pinellas affordable housing initiative enters next phase
Construction on Grand Oaks is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2028
Councilmember Shaw Reports on the Proposed Skyway Pilot Station
Councilmember Marlene Shaw attended a presentation on the proposed replacement of the historic Egmont Key Pilot Station with a new facility near the Sunshine Skyway. The discussion focused on plans to improve storm resilience, support safe navigation for commercial vessels,…
City of Tampa
Published June 29Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology
Tampa Water Department Advances Cutting Edge Technology Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 08:34 am Future SIX Facility will be constructed at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Tampa Water Department Advances Groundbreaking Technology The Tampa Water Department is taking a…
City of Tampa
Published June 24Work Begins on Complete Rebuild of West Tampa Recreation Center
Work Begins on Complete Rebuild of West Tampa Recreation Center Robert L. Wed, 06/24/2026 - 08:24 am Historic street mural with vintage cars, trolley, people, and old-fashioned buildings. Another historic gem in West Tampa is getting a complete makeover thanks to the West Tampa…
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 18Sweat equity: Three new homeowners move into The Grove
“It was surreal. It’s finally set in stone. I feel the stars aligned.”