Proposed warehouse projects threaten Polk’s high-tech vision

LAKELAND — The map displayed on a screen at a recent meeting of the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees reflected the future as envisioned by some of Polk County’s most influential people. Florida Poly President Randy Avent described the concept of the Central Florida Innovation District, an area encompassing the university campus and...

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Courtyard by Marriott planned for Kernan West

Tampa-based Impact Properties Inc. is preparing to build a 121-room Courtyard by Marriott at 5010 Kernan Blvd. S., at northwest Kernan and Butler boulevards in an area called Kernan West. Impact Properties Executive Vice President Kish Kanji said...

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Former county spray field to become industrial park

A 99-acre spray field on Old Pasco Road is poised to become an industrial park, which is expected to employ hundreds— under actions...

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1.5 million-square-foot logistics park planned along I-4

LAKELAND — Construction of a 1.5 million-square-foot warehouse development near Interstate 4 and State Road 33 provides further evidence that area is one of the... 

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Restaurant News for Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice: Dec. 19-25

ST. PETERSBURG — This weeks restaurant news roundup includes a couple highly anticipated openings in downtown Sarasota, a sushi-BBQ joint coming to UTC and the closing of...

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Paloma Boat-Up Restaurant Coming To Westshore Marina District

TAMPA, FL — BTI Partners real estate development firm has closed on the sale of a 1.6-acre site slated to become a waterfront restaurant in the Westshore Marina District to be called Paloma. The sale to D&G WMD, LLC will add a....

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New Hyde Park eatery Willa's will open in early 2020

Tampa’s Hyde Park is getting its newest American eatery, bar, and cafe when Willa’s restaurant and sister cafe Willa’s Provisions open in early 2020. Willa’s and Willa’s Provisions will operate under the....

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Italian chain Fazoli's says they will unleash 5 new locations on Tampa Bay by 2021

Casual Italian restaurant chain Fazoli’s just executed a development deal with Tampa-based franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to open five Fazoli’s locations in...

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Ybor gets a Jimmy's Tacos, Greenstock comes to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

These last two weeks have been a doozy in the Tampa Bay food scene. A few joints decided to make their debut before the end of the year, while others are planning to open their doors in the... 

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