Sarasota youth shelter project raises nearly $10M to help homeless children
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Tampa Bay area homeowners receive liens after roofing contractor does not pay supplier
Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.
Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.
Wondering what’s planned for area near Tampa’s old Army-Navy store? Here’s what’s proposed
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
Largo homeowner loses thousands of dollars after home repair job never completed: 'I want my life back'
A Largo woman says she's lost thousands of dollars after a home repair job was never completed.
A Largo woman says she's lost thousands of dollars after a home repair job was never completed.
Bartow commissioners reject massive development that would have brought more than 2,200 homes
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
Rays, property taxes, Ybor safety hot topics during ‘State of Our Cities’ panel with 3 city mayors
When three of Hillsborough County’s top city leaders share a stage to answer questions, the community doesn't shy away.
When three of Hillsborough County’s top city leaders share a stage to answer questions, the community doesn't shy away.
St. Pete non-profit, local churches create housing for foster youth aging out of system
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Affordable housing community opens in Tampa's West River neighborhood
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
St. Pete breaks ground on largest affordable housing project at former Tibbetts Lumber site
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
Executive order on buying single-family homes sparks stand off between Washington, real estate industry
A new front has opened in the fight for the American Dream as corporate investors continue to snap up single-family homes across the country. A new executive order aims to rein in the practice, sparking a fierce standoff between Washington and the real estate industry.
A new front has opened in the fight for the American Dream as corporate investors continue to snap up single-family homes across the country. A new executive order aims to rein in the practice, sparking a fierce standoff between Washington and the real estate industry.
Tenants at struggling 'The Morgan' apartments asking city to step in as complex faces foreclosure
Jennifer Bishop has lived at The Morgan apartments for a decade. She told city leaders the past few years have been especially difficult, marked by maintenance problems and neighbors moving out.
Jennifer Bishop has lived at The Morgan apartments for a decade. She told city leaders the past few years have been especially difficult, marked by maintenance problems and neighbors moving out.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
Lakeland nonprofit launches 'legacy' housing program
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.