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Renaissance Begins – Groundbreaking Helps West Tampa Renewal Project Pick Up Speed After Years of Planning (Tampa Bay Times story by Christopher O’Donnell, May 11, 2018 edition) As if West Tampa wasn’t getting enough attention with the opening of a new riverfront park, construction is set to begin on West River, a signature urban renewal…

Coach Strong Brings Bulls Fever to West Tampa Chamber The West Tampa Chamber welcomed University of South Florida Head Football Coach Charlie Strong as the keynote speaker for the May 15th lunch.  In keeping with the Chamber’s commitment to promoting West Tampa venues, the event was held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and attendees…

St. Joseph’s Hospital Breaks Ground on $126 Million Expansion St. Joseph’s Hospital officially kicked off their latest expansion project with a ceremonial groundbreaking on April 19th at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd location.  The $126 million project will be completed in late 2019 and features a new six story tower, connecting bridge to St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital,…

Governor Activates Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses TAMPA (March 18, 2020) – The Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida will facilitate the loan process for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, for small businesses in the Tampa Bay region. The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, activated by Governor Ron…

City of Tampa to Launch Tampa Recovery Hotline for Social Recovery and Business Relief in the face of COVID-19 Tampa, Florida (March 18, 2020)–The City of Tampa is launching a new Tampa Recovery Hotline to keep residents informed on the latest social services and business relief efforts. As our community responds to COVID-19, the City…