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Tampa Bay experiences best June tourism collections in history with $5.4 million
Hillsborough County’s tourism industry just experienced its best June in history, setting records in both Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections and taxable hotel revenue. TDT figures for the month, reflecting May collections, reached $5,400,066, while taxable hotel revenue soared to $90,046,768. Although summer typically draws fewer visitors to the Tampa Bay region, Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay, noted that this June’s exceptional performance is due to the area’s growing appeal as a premier destination for large-scale conventions and meetings.
Two real estate firms acquire multi-family properties in Lutz
Argyle Real Estate Partners, a real estate investment firm in the Southeast and Texas, partnered with Sembler Investments Real Estate Partners and acquired two residential multi-family properties in the Tampa area. The properties include Sage at Cypress Cay, a 324-unit community, and Lantana at Cypress Cay, a 252-unit community, centrally...
Police arrest Tampa murder suspect
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man in Tampa on Monday. Police were sent to the 1000 block of E. Poinsettia Ave. around 1 p.m. on June 22 for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old man...
Scoop Up Scalloping Season Deals in Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The eagerly awaited 2024 bay scalloping season along the Nature Coast of Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida, starts July 1 and runs through Sep. 24. A unique Florida tradition, scalloping season brings excited visitors from far and wide to dive in for their share of delicious, fresh-caught bay scallops. Those still making summer plans can take advantage of three local lodging packages, offering a chance to save and savor the 2024 scalloping season.
Kevin Kiermaier retires: a tribute to the former Rays' Gold Glover
On Wednesday, Kevin Kiermaier announced to Tampa Bay Times Rays' reporter Marc Topkin that he will retire after the 2024 season. Kiermaier is currently in his second season with the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving Tampa Bay to play in Canada. Prior to his current homestead in Toronto, Kiermaier spent...
Brian Aungst Sr. looks back on years as Clearwater mayor
CLEARWATER — Some might say Brian Aungst Sr. ended his second stint as Clearwater mayor with a bang. Or, more accurately, with a double bird. The way Aungst responded to a professional protester who had routinely been interrupting Clearwater City Council meetings during his yearlong term as interim mayor — with a pair of middle fingers on his way out the door — made national headlines in April, as the veteran politico’s spontaneous reaction resonated with many.
City of Bradenton proposes ordinance to restrict alcohol sales
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A proposed amendment to a City of Bradenton ordinance could bring big changes to Bradenton bars and restaurants. The amendment states that due to an increase in criminal and violent activity occurring after midnight, an ordinance has been proposed to prohibit the selling and serving of alcohol from midnight to 2:30 a.m.
See lightning strike the Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg
Lightning struck what is expected to be the tallest residential tower on Florida’s west coast as afternoon and evening thunderstorms rolled through the area on Wednesday. Several photos and videos provided to the Tampa Bay Times show lightning striking the top of the construction site located at 400 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg at about 5 p.m. Red Apple Development and Suffolk Construction broke ground on the location, which is called The Residences at 400 Central, more than two years ago.
Repair work begins on South Jetty in Venice; walkway reopening awaits paving
VENICE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the West Coast Inland Navigation District started long-awaited repairs this week on the South Jetty walkway in Humphris Park. The jetty was damaged by the storm surge generated by Hurricane Idalia as it passed Sarasota County on its way to an Aug. 30, 2023 landfall as a Category 3 storm in Florida's Big Bend area. ...
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations
The abrupt July closure of a Sarasota window and door business has led to dozens of complaints from customers claiming they are out thousands of dollars and multiple law enforcement investigations. Allegations against the company, Sash & Sill, and its owner, Todd Hoch, include:. Multiple customers contend they put down...
Water in Tampa Bay is getting hotter and fresher. That could spell trouble for seagrass.
Marcus Beck plunged into Tampa Bay with a pizza box in his arms. Snorkel in mouth, he slowly opened the box to reveal its contents. Instead of a cheesy pie, there was a copy of his team’s latest research paper. Stamped on top of the study, in bold red letters, were three words: Hot and Fresh!
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