St. Pete Beach saves Merry Pier landmark
ST. PETE BEACH — The city will rebuild the popular Merry Pier Bait Shack at 801 Pass-a-Grille Way after hurricanes Helene and Milton left it substantially damaged, but commissioners opted for a scaled-down version to reduce costs. City commissioners unanimously voted to restore the 123-year-old Pass-a-Grille landmark...
Volunteers prepare Christmas Eve meal for families at Metropolitan Ministries
TAMPA, Fla. - A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times. Among the team of volunteers working side-by-side was WWE legend Titus O’Neil. The longtime local of Tampa shared why he routinely helps out around the holidays.
Three-story Mad Beach Inn proposed for Gulf Boulevard in Madeira Beach
A flood-damaged retail building is set to be demolished, making way for a new three-story mixed-use boutique hotel in Madeira Beach. The existing one-story structure at 15227 Gulf Boulevard, vacant since sustaining severe damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024, is slated for demolition in the coming weeks. In its...
Mental health resources available in Tampa Bay during the holidays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While the holidays are typically filled with joy and being surrounded by family and friends, that is not the case for everyone. This time of year, can also bring a lot of pain for some people. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay wants people to know that it’s okay if this […]
Spike in respiratory illnesses in kids
Tampa Bay area hospitals are seeing a big surge in kids showing up with RSV, flu and other respiratory illnesses. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan
One of Tampa Bay’s strongest retail assets has been refinanced at a higher valuation, underscoring continued confidence in top-tier shopping centers despite a cautious capital markets environment. Simon Property Group, through its Taubman Realty Group operation, refinanced International Plaza in Tampa with a $551.25M...
Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at...
Tampa Bay area hospitals are seeing a big surge in kids showing up with RSV, flu and other respiratory illnesses. Pediatric ER doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg said the numbers of cases doubled or tripled what they saw at this same time last year.
Column: Largo needs better project planning
With a population now estimated at 80,000-plus, Largo grows ever larger, and city officials are determined to extend that growth trend. Almost all municipalities are pro-growth in varying degrees. Largo’s most specific aim is to grow its downtown neighborhood with more apartments and retail, and a ginormous new City...
What’s in and out for Tampa Bay, Florida in ’26
We didn't see hurricanes this year (🙌). But we did see stadium shuffles, power battles (involving both utilities and politicians) and so much more. As we look back at the year that was and ahead to 2026, here's our list of what's in and out. Out: 🏟️ Rays-Hines Gas...
Places This Week: Old Northeast home lists for $8.8 million
A waterfront estate at 1936 Coffee Pot Boulevard NE, St. Petersburg has hit the market for $8.8 million. The property last sold in 2020 for $2.8 million. The two-story home, with 5,071 square feet of living space, was built in 2019 and features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one half-bath.
