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A Nearly 28-Year-Old Palm Harbor Roofing Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Done Rite Roofing, Inc. is a roofing contractor serving Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and surrounding communities. The company recently filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. With this step, it joins nationwide roofing contractors that turned to bankruptcy protection in recent months. Note:...

Clearwater, FL · 18h
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Student-Run Suncoast Credit Union Branch Opens at Kirkland Ranch Academy in Wesley Chapel

WESLEY CHAPEL — Students at Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation have a new opportunity to gain real-world banking experience through a student-run Suncoast Credit Union branch on campus. The branch, established through a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union, gives students hands-on experience with financial transactions, customer service and workplace...

Wesley Chapel, FL · 2d
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Mosaic wants to inject wastewater deep under its Riverview plant

Mosaic has applied to dig two exploratory wells at its Riverview phosphate processing plant that inject treated wastewater far underground. The mining company would use it to get rid of water in emergencies, such as major storms and hurricanes. State environmental regulators are evaluating whether to issue a permit for...

Riverview, FL · 3d
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Opening at Brandon Exchange: Happy Beauty

Located at 459 Brandon Town Center Drive in Brandon, the Brandon Exchange shopping mall is seeing a lot of changes this year. Dick’s House of Sport has taken over the old Sears location, and the mall is looking forward to several big openings in 2027, including a Primark store, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Wright’s Gourmet House.

Brandon, FL · 2d
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Pasco EDC wins industry awards for promotion

LUTZ – The Pasco Economic Development Council received three 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. Pasco EDC representatives accepted the awards Oct. 26 at the IEDC 2026 Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The following Pasco EDC projects were recognized:. The Multimedia Promotion...

Pasco County, FL · 2d

TheStreet

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Chuck E. Cheese wants to bring adults back to the mall

The chain has a bold new strategy that's not based on pizza.

St. Petersburg, FL · 5d

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Half penny sales tax on the ballot

Hillsborough County voters will decide Tuesday whether to renew a half-cent sales tax for the school district. It initially passed eight years ago and has funded more than $1 billion in projects. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

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Florida city invests over $100 million in housing, including repairs to help residents stay put

That figure, however, does not mean all 10,770 homes are move-in ready.

Tampa, FL · 4d

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From boo to ho ho ho: Spirit Christmas coming soon to Florida cities

Spirit Christmas, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, is opening its first stores in Florida this year. The pop-up stores sell holiday decor, gifts, apparel, and other festive items in temporarily vacant retail spaces. Four Florida locations are planned for Clearwater, Coral Springs, Jacksonville, and Winter Garden. It's like a scene...

Florida · 4d

The Laker/Lutz News

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UK cybersecurity company expands to Pasco County

LUTZ – DSi Compliance is opening its second U.S. office in Pasco County, according to Pasco Economic Development Council. The London-based cybersecurity firm established its first U.S. presence in Virginia in 2021. It recently joined the SMARTLandings Program to expand its U.S. presence in Pasco County. “Launching in Pasco...

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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Canadian firm acquires bay area clinical research company

Toronto-based investment firm Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, has acquired a majority stake in Tampa Bay-based Clinical Research of West Florida. Financial details were not disclosed. Fengate is managing the investment on behalf of the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. “We’ve spent 30...

Clearwater, FL · 4d

WFLA

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TECO, Duke Energy customers to see lower rates next year

Tampa Electric (TECO) and Duke Energy customers will see lower rates starting next year.

Tampa, FL · 3d

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The rise of Tampa Premium Outlets mall in Wesley Chapel, FL, from a wetlands fight to the wait for a new anchor

When Tampa Premium Outlets opened beside I-75 in October 2015, there were fireworks, a brass band, and long lines at Coach. Saks OFF 5TH anchored the open-air walks, and a footbridge crossed the lagoon outside the Market Hall food court. Children had a pirate playground from the start. In 2016...

Wesley Chapel, FL · 6d

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Swig Taking Over Old Wendy’s Space in Clearwater

What Now reported in March 2026 on the debut of Swig, the beverage franchise known for the Original Dirty Soda, in the Tampa Bay market, with two locations in Lutz and another planned (and now open) in Wesley Chapel. Now, the brand is preparing to expand its footprint in the...

Clearwater, FL · 7d

Tampa Bay Times

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Pasco to buy 153 acres to relieve pressure on Wesley Chapel District Park

Wesley Chapel continues to grow at a steady pace, and the more people, the more need for more homes, retail and restaurants. With that in mind, county commissioners unanimously approved a contract to buy about 153 acres south of Wesley Chapel District Park, a purchase that park officials say will help relieve a facility that has been at capacity for years.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 5d

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Tampa healthcare company bets big on 6 unapproved peptides after federal policy shift

Tampa-based DataMEDS AI has struck a supply deal for six experimental peptides that have never received FDA approval, moving into a controversial corner of the prescription drug market just days after federal health officials announced a policy change affecting how the substances can be compounded and dispensed. The Nasdaq-listed healthcare company announced Monday that its subsidiary, Corexa Health, plans to begin filling prescriptions this month, with access to a network of more than 6,500 independent pharmacies.

Tampa, FL · 4d

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Preliminary Plans Approved for Nine-Building Venture at 10222 MCI Drive, Pinellas Park, Florida

Plans are underway for what could be the largest multi-family development in Pinellas County. The unnamed venture is slated to feature 552 units in nine four-story buildings, with the structures themselves measuring no more than 50 feet high. The first phase would offer 388 apartments; the second would offer 164. Floorplans would span studio to three-bedroom varieties, and residents would have access to a suite of on-site amenities. These offerings include two clubhouses (spanning 9,543 and 7,186 square feet each), pickleball courts, and 847 parking spots.

Pinellas Park, FL · 4d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 9d

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Built Different Brands Places a 36-Unit Bet on Birria, Bringing Mike’s Red Tacos to Florida

Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos — the San Diego-born birria fast-casual concept — to Florida, the two companies announced October 27. CEO Kal Gullapalli, who leads a platform of more than 80 franchise locations spanning Dave's Hot Chicken, Marco's Pizza, and PopUp Bagels, will develop the brand across the greater Tampa and Orlando markets and along the state's East Coast corridor. The first location is planned for 2027.

Florida · 3d