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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 1, 2026
Tampa tower owners get $55 million loan

The financing is for a portion of Midtown East, the 18-story office building partly owned by TECO in the city’s Midtown Tampa development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 1, 2026
AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

A new 13,000-square-foot standalone ER in Auburndale will add 35 jobs and expand emergency care as the county's population races toward 1 million residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 31, 2026
SEC accuses Port Richey real estate investment trust of $152M fraud scheme

Federal regulators allege RAD Diversified REIT misled more than 5,500 investors about its finances while its founders diverted nearly $5 million for personal expenses, including private jets and luxury purchases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 30, 2026
3 master-planned communities in region among top 5 in US for home sales

Lakewood Ranch earned the No. 2 spot for home sales among master-planned communities nationwide, according to real estate firm RCLCO.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 30, 2026
Tampa approves $8.625M Army/Navy redevelopment with 1,150 homes

The unanimous City Council vote advances one of downtown's largest housing projects, with 800 affordable and workforce apartments along with retail, public space and parking.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 30, 2026
USF lands $1M gift to expand insurance program amid growing workforce shortage

Florida Surplus Lines Service Office funding establishes a new endowed directorship and expands hands-on learning as demand grows for insurance professionals in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 30, 2026
Report: Property insurance lawsuits fell three years after legislative reforms

The state agency overseeing Florida's insurance industry reports the reforms that eliminated some attorneys' fees are helping bring down cost and increase competition.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 29, 2026
City of Tampa to restore historic George Guida Sr. House in $3.9M project

The historic, West Tampa home will be transformed into a public venue for meetings, events and community programming.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 29, 2026
Ralph Lauren returns to Hyde Park Village

The New York City-based fashion designer has opened a new store in the Tampa shopping district after closing in the 1990s.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 29, 2026
Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

Work at the new Proton Treatment Center is done by a mix of doctors, radiologists and 165-tons of medical technology equipment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 28, 2026
Former Bloomin' Brands CEO to run Cracker Barrel

David Deno, who retired from the Tampa company in 2024, is taking over the restaurant chain in October a year after a rebranding controversy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 28, 2026
HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

Sam Boadi, former chief operating officer of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, will now serve as CEO of HCA Florida South Tampa and West Tampa hospitals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 28, 2026
Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

Jon Vigue became the new president of Busch Gardens Tampa two months ago and is already looking at how to put his stamp on a park with a 67-year history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 27, 2026
Industrial buyer borrows $23.15M for Tampa purchase

The three-building portfolio is in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 27, 2026
USF sets donor record with $172M in fundraising

The University of South Florida attracted more than 70,000 donors in the past fiscal year, raising $172 million in private support and growing its endowment to $850 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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