Government

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By Elizabeth King
October 27, 2025

Sarasota County vacates administration building

The county sold the Ringling Boulevard building for $25 million four years ago.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
October 27, 2025

Momentum for eliminating property taxes faces multiple obstacles, risks

Property tax reform is a hot-button issue as Florida legislators get ready for the 2026 legislative session.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
October 22, 2025

$14M Venice property purchase marks Sarasota County milestone

With its purchase of Camp Venice RV Resort, Sarasota County has acquired 100 properties through a program to protect environmentally sensitive land.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 22, 2025

City of Tampa breaks ground on $69M affordable housing in East Tampa

The Residences at East End will bring 174 affordable housing units to East Tampa and is expected to be completed late next year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 21, 2025

St. Pete to open bid process for Gas Plant redevelopment after second proposal

The Pinellas County Housing Authority made an unsolicited offer earlier this month to buy — for $1 — a Tropicana Field parking lot to build an affordable housing project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By S.T. Cardinal
October 21, 2025

Bradenton state senator outlines plans for senate president role

In his address to the Senate Caucus, Jim Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper" and where businesses are empowered to grow.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Eric Garwood
October 17, 2025

$314M nonprofit charter school operator targets region for major expansion

Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk and Sarasota are on Mater Academy's list of target schools. That's a request that one Manatee County school board member says will only happen over her "dead body."

Florida

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 16, 2025

Hillsborough commission approves $18M for Steinbrenner Field upgrades

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 Wednesday to spend $17.96 million in tourist tax revenue on renovations to the Yankees’ spring training field.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 13, 2025

Pinellas County waste facility employees likely to move with new vendor

The previous operator told the state there would be 70 layoffs, but the county says the new agreement calls for employee retention.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
October 9, 2025

Manatee County to convert gas into marketable energy

The county will use methane gas from its Lena Road landfill.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 3, 2025

Tech investor, developer propose $6.8B St. Pete redevelopment, including Tropicana field

A team led by Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management, and Casey Ellison, founder and CEO of Ellison Cos., wants to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 2, 2025

Stormwater relief project begins this month in south Tampa neighborhood

The city of Tampa is investing $6.9 million in stormwater improvements along South Manhattan Avenue, between West Vasconia Street to West Obsipo Street.