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    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Ports operating under restricted traffic condition

Inbound vessel traffic has ceased for all ports in the area as Tropical Storm Idalia draws near.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
City, county offices close as evacuations are issued

Evacuation Zone A has been issued for Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
SRQ, TPA reopen Wednesday post-Idalia

As TPA and PIE monitor the approaching storm, they decide to close Tuesday.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Hurricane recovery fair postponed ahead of Idalia

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Resource Fair that was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, will be rescheduled after the storm has passed through.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma, Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Area electric utility companies restoring power after Idalia makes landfall

More than 16,000 Florida Power and Light customers are currently without power.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 27, 2023
$19.8 million price drop for 5,500-acre Collier property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a manufacturing facility is being built in Tampa, a Fort Myers supplier sells its property and moves, and a Bradenton office building sells.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 26, 2023
Boat supply store sets sail for Sarasota

After 44 years, Boat Owners Warehouse has officially joined the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 25, 2023
Celebrity chef and partners open Tampa modern American eatery

"Top Chef" Fabio Viviani and friends open Amendment XXI in WestShore Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 25, 2023
Tampa seeks downtown concierge workers

The city of Tampa is hiring "walking concierges" who don't mind the toasty temperatures.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • August 24, 2023
Additional TPA airline to add daily flight to Canadian city

Toronto-based Porter Airlines will fly daily to Toronto on Nov. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 24, 2023
Bradenton murder-mystery dinner company expands to Sarasota

The additional locations were especially needed after Pineapple Kitchens dinners began selling out two to three months in advance.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 24, 2023
Medical practice's lease is largest in Collier County this year

Meliora Healthcare, which was recently started by three doctors, has opened a 14,139-square-foot office in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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