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A not-so-typical developer is building an affordable housing project with a twist in Wimauma

Nonprofit that builds affordable housing in rural areas through unique USDA program sees a pointed increase in demand. "There’s just there’s been an explosion" in need, says one official.

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Tampa boosts efforts to shut down illegal construction

The city has created a team to focus on stopping illegal construction sites and unlicensed contractors.

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  • July 15, 2022
Cryptocurrency lender with Tampa office files for bankruptcy

Celsius Network, amid a plunge in the value of bitcoin and ethereum, froze withdrawals and transfers in June.

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Tampa Bay landmark wins prestigious development honor

The new St. Pete Pier triumphed in the Urban Open Space category at the 2022 Urban Land Institute America’s Awards for Excellence.

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  • July 13, 2022
Former chamber of commerce president faces decades in prison for theft

The 50-year-old former president of Central Pasco County Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to stealing from the organization.

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  • July 13, 2022
Long-awaited St. Pete bus rapid transit route sets opening date

Originally scheduled to launch this summer, the SunRunner, linking the city’s downtown to Pinellas County beach communities, will get rolling Oct. 21.

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  • July 12, 2022
After monthslong delay, city closes $1.4M sale of grocery store property

The city of Tampa will build a multigenerational recreation complex on the site of a former Penny Saver Food Market and adjacent park.

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  • July 12, 2022
McDonald’s Corp., longtime Tampa Bay franchisee agree to buyout

Caspers Co. bought its first McDonald’s franchise in 1958. The firm also owns and operates restaurants in Jacksonville that are part of the deal.

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  • July 12, 2022
Buyers backing out of home sales nationally hit record numbers, three area cities top the list

A recently released report finds that rising mortgage rates are forcing people to back out of contracts for homes.

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  • July 12, 2022
Tampa hotel management firm names new vice president

Kiel Lombardo, a 20-year veteran of the industry, has been promoted at McKibbon Hospitality.

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  • July 11, 2022
Tampa apartment complex refinanced for nearly $80 million

The owners of the Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake apartments have refinanced about a year after buying the property and renovating it.

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  • July 11, 2022
Airport’s busy June shatters previous record

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport saw a 7% uptick in passenger traffic.

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  • July 11, 2022
Health care group names new CFO

Goran Jankovic joins Tampa-based Physician Partners LLC.

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  • July 8, 2022
Local restaurant chain lands a Hall of Fame partnership

PDQ and Bucs legend Derrick Brooks have teamed up to support youth education.

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  • July 8, 2022
Credit union promotes from within for assistant vice president role

Lisa Cathey began her GTE Financial career in 2012 as a teller.

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