A new Tampa Bay Partnership study finds the tri-county region must build roughly 254,700 homes by 2035 to close an affordability gap that leaves hundreds of thousands cost‑burdened.

A Feb. 10 county vote will decide whether 49 acres in Gulf Gate become a stormwater preserve or a roughly 100‑home subdivision.

Bayshore Live Oak Park in Port Charlotte unveils new park amenities, including expanded greenspace and a canoe/kayak launch, with more improvements to come.

Charlotte County Parks begin shade structure replacements on Feb 2, 2026, affecting local parks until the end of March, with temporary closures for construction safety.

Charlotte County begins upgrades at St. Paul Linear Park with pergola replacements, scheduled for completion by March 13, 2026. Park areas to remain open during construction.

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park's gazebo undergoes renovations from Feb 9-26, with visitors advised to avoid the construction zone. Contact Casey Rodman for more info.

Dunedin is renovating its marina, including a new pier, with On-Point Contracting handling demolition and construction. Work begins in March, with full completion by end of 2026. Dock access will remain but may have temporary restrictions.

Tampa launches the third phase of its Infill Housing Program, breaking ground on infill homes built by local developers, including minority and family-owned businesses, for income-eligible buyers.

The Tampa Convention Center is expanding its team, appointing Chris Katsares as National Sales Manager and Melissa Pray as Fiscal Manager, to support increasing event demand.

The City of Tampa plans to sell its "Big Blue" police headquarters, with officials and locals debating the financial and community impacts of the move.

Charlotte County announces intent to apply for up to $30 million in CDBG-DR funds for disaster recovery and mitigation projects following Hurricane Ian. Public comments are invited until December 22, 2025.

Hillsborough County Economic Development organizes "Local Stories Live" event to showcase small retail businesses and discuss retail trends, featuring local entrepreneurs and streaming the event live on Facebook.

Tampa's Pittman Design Group completed Casa Maceo Apartments, a 10-unit affordable housing project in Ybor City, in partnership with the City of Tampa and a state grant.