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  • August 12, 2025
UK defense tech firm opens in Pasco County

A U.K.-based defense technology company looking to launch its U.S. operations has chosen Wesley Chapel to be its first American home, according to the Pasco Economic Development Council.

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  • August 11, 2025
Tampa's oldest public housing will be demolished

Robles Park Village, the oldest public housing complex in Tampa, will be torn down next month, making way for new mixed-use housing development for people of all income levels.

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  • August 11, 2025
New curbside express entrance opens at TPA

The Red Express Curbsides opens to the public Aug. 12 as a way to ease traffic congestion and speed up the boarding process.

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  • August 11, 2025
New Jersey investors pay $10M for Tampa industrial property

The Stro Cos. and KRE expand thier local portfolio with the purchase of a propery in the city's Drew Park neighborhood.

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  • August 11, 2025
Longboat Italian eatery to open second Manatee County location

The owner says Ventura’s Italian Kitchen "promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere."

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  • August 10, 2025
$30M redevelopment heads to former Wimauma mobile home park

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Allegiant still pays for a Port Charlotte resort, a warehouse project comes to Tampa, and Ruskin apartments are getting refinanced.

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  • August 9, 2025
Port Charlotte resort costs keep mounting for Allegiant

The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor might have a new owner soon, but for now it remains on Allegiant Travel Co.'s books.

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  • August 9, 2025
Ruskin apartment community refinanced for $56 million

The owners of the 300-unit Hillsborough County apartment complex have taken out a three-year floating rate loan to pay off a previous construction loan.

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  • August 9, 2025
St. Pete approves $16M more in funds for Tropicana Field repairs

The city initially set aside $55.7 million for repairing the stadium, but the additional money set aside Thursday brings the actual cost closer to $59.7 million.

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  • August 8, 2025
Hoffmann Family to develop Estero golf course on site it bought for $14.5M

The company is developing the course Old Corkscrew Golf Club, which it bought in 2022.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 8, 2025
Sarasota software development firm opens office in Pakistan

The new overseas office will support custom software and platform development.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 8, 2025
National equipment rental company adds Manatee County branch

Sunstate Equipment has opened a location south of Bradenton.

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  • August 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers partner with window manufacturer

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 season Wednesday by announcing their new partnership with Sarasota County's PGT Custom Windows and Doors.

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  • August 7, 2025
Report: 5 metros in region among top US cities for construction workers

Cape Coral-Fort Myers leads the nation when it comes to how much of its workforce is employed in construction.

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  • August 7, 2025
Hillsborough partners with Tampa nonprofit to defend against cyberattacks

The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to defend its communities against foreign threats, such as cyberattacks, with help from a Tampa-based nonprofit.

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