Government

By Louis Llovio
June 11, 2026

Tampa's CRA again delays vote on $100M funding for new Rays ballpark

The vote was rescheduled for August, though several members pushed — and will continue pushing — to delay it further.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
June 4, 2026

Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
June 2, 2026

Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion

Acquisition of the property will enable the county to expand Nokomis Community Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jay Heater
May 29, 2026

Planned events center and boathouse at Benderson Park wins $10M boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 29, 2026

Manatee County to put $125M toward infrastructure post-hurricanes

“This is the largest infrastructure investment the county has ever managed,” Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn says in a statement.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
May 29, 2026

Sarasota spring training stadium to get $6.57M HVAC overhaul

The replacement of the HVAC system at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium will be completed by the Baltimore Orioles 2027 spring training season.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
May 27, 2026

Tampa psychiatric hospital operator, execs to pay $32M in Medicare fraud settlement

The agreement settles allegations that Oglethorpe Inc. retained Medicare overpayments dating back to 2021.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
May 27, 2026

Mayor: City of Tampa closes in on building 10,000 affordable homes

Under Mayor Jane Castor some 4,100 affordable units have been completed, with another 4,000 units in active development stages.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 26, 2026

Tampa tech CEO, founder indicted for defrauding investors out of $7M

Meade Lewis of mIQroTech was released Tuesday after pleading not guilty to five counts of wire fraud.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
May 26, 2026

Sarasota County OKs $1.6M economic development contract — sans conflict

With none of the political drama of the past, the Sarasota County Commission approves the Economic Development Corpo. contract for fiscal year 2027.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2026

Despite yes votes, future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium still not secure

Sound familiar? With complex negotiations still to come and elected officials reluctant to back a deal, plans for a new ballpark in Tampa could still collapse.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 21, 2026

Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

The city's governing body narrowly approved one measure and delayed a second. 'I would urge you to let us continue the conversations,' a team exec said. 'Don't send the Rays out of Tampa.'