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First look at Rays’ proposed Tampa stadium interior
The new renderings include sky views through the see-thru cantilevered roof.

Eroded by hurricanes, beaches on Anna Maria Island will get a boost this fall

Amsterdam, seeking grant, declares Willow Street site 'slum and blight'
Amsterdam declares Willow Street property as "slum and blight" as it applies for grants to clean debris from the former mill site.

Cronin: Development isn’t the same as growth and it’s certainly not sprawl
In recent years, Pasco County has been exporting its greatest natural resource. Not phosphate. Not citrus. Not timber. Our people. For decades, communities like Pasco County carried the label of a “bedroom community.” People live here because housing was affordable but every…

This company raises Tampa Bay homes. Is it a solution to our warming world?

St. Petersburg mayor picks team to redevelop Tropicana Field land

St. Regis lawyers respond to Longboat arched sign lawsuit
Now that a suit was filed by the town of Longboat Key against the developers of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the resort owner’s lawyers responded to the town’s claims, and a court date was set. Lawyers Morgan Bentley and Brian Goodrich, who have been retained by Chuck…

Town of Florida negotiates $12 million host agreement with Amazon
The Town officials reached an agreement with Amazon, with the e-commerce giant set to pay $12 million to the town to construct their new distribution center.

Town of Florida negotiates $12 million community host agreement with Amazon
Officials have negotiated a host-community agreement with Amazon that will pay the town $12 million over the course of the construction of the company’s 3.2 million-square-foot distribution center on Route 5S.

West 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…

Bright 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.”

Bobby Jones clubhouse granted partial sign-off
Although the potential impact of a statewide property tax referendum on this fall’s ballot remains unknown, the planning process continues for city capital improvement projects, including the scaled-down Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse. The clubhouse, reduced in size and scope,…