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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

The money will go toward the second phase of Ekos at Bayonet Point, a 360-unit multifamily development under construction.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

New data from CoStar’s Homes.com shows that when compared to last year residential real estate sales along the Gulf Coast were mostly strong in July.

  • Florida
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 25, 2026
Study: Selmon Expressway saves commuters nearly 30 hours a year

USF researchers found the toll road has generated $2.1 billion for the Tampa Bay economy and provides quicker access to nearly 65,000 additional jobs.

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  • August 25, 2026
A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

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  • August 24, 2026
AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Pilot and Skye will join their father, Wilbur, in comforting hospital patients and employees, while their littermate Boots serves with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 22, 2026
Tampa homeowners turn to backyard units as housing costs climb

City rule changes have led 28 property owners to pursue accessory dwelling units, but only seven have completed construction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2026
Tennis legend Mike Bryan sells St. Pete Beach home for $2.35 million

The house on Boca Ciega Bay near The Don Cesar Hotel was bought by a Minnesota couple.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 21, 2026
Tampa OnlyFans creator gets one year in prison for tax fraud

Kylie Perez earned more than $5.4 million through social media accounts but failed to pay at least $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors said.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 20, 2026
Polk County college finishes $16 million upgrade

Polk State College's medical science building, built in 1966, has undergone a renovation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 20, 2026
Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

The per-capita credit card debt in Florida rose 4.3% year-over-year and is 16% higher than the national average.

  • Florida
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 20, 2026
USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

The donation from a family with five decades of ties to the university will name the Tyson-Martin Eye Institute, establish an endowed chair and train ophthalmic technicians.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 19, 2026
From Big Macs to big retreat: Caspers plan 550-acre Pasco, Hernando luxury resort

The former McDonald’s franchise family envisions a hotel, equestrian center, working farm and estate homes near rural Dade City.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 19, 2026
Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape

ZooTampa and the fStop Foundation are tracking animals in Polk County to guide development and support Florida’s first wildlife overpass, scheduled to open near Lakeland in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 18, 2026
Florida trusts and estates law firms merge to form Diamond & Lile

The combined practice will serve clients statewide from offices in St. Petersburg and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 18, 2026
Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

The new acquisitions — in Sarasota, Pinellas and Lee counties — total nearly 350,000 square feet.

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