Hillsborough pulls money: Hillsborough County pulled $167 million out of the State Board of Administration local government fund amid continued concerns about the fund's investments in the subprime mortgage market.St. Joseph's appeals: St. Joseph's Hospital is appealing last month's decision rejecting its bid to build a new hospital on Big Bend Road in Riverview, east of Tampa.Ikea motion fails: The bickering continues over a Tampa city councilwoman's threat to embarrass furniture store chain Ikea by posting a video on YouTube.Cortez development: Manatee County commissioners recently got their first look at a large-scale condo and mixed-use project proposed for 350 acres of farmland just northeast of the Cortez fishing village in Bradenton.Tomato fight brewing: Burger King is telling suppliers it may stop buying tomatoes from Southwest Florida, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press.Fishkind: No recession: Florida economist Hank Fishkind says strong exports, decent job growth and continued consumer spending will keep any recession at bay this year.More affordable delays: Sarasota developer Billy Springer is again tinkering with an affordable housing development project in eastern Sarasota County in order to please county government officials and a variety of local neighborhood groups.
