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Bay Area Legislative Delegation (BALD) History
The Bay Area Legislative Delegation comprises members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives. While the exact number shifts year by year, and participation is voluntary, the Bay Area Legislative Delegation generally makes up about 25% of the
History of the Tampa Bay Partnership
A small group of business leaders from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties founded the Tampa Bay Partnership in 1990 to serve as a regional platform for economic development. After formally incorporating the organization in 1994, the Partnership expanded over the next
SunRail, Brightline prepare next steps for shared corridor
This article was written by Ryan Lynch and originally published in the Orlando Business Journal on December 20, 2022 Intercity rail Brightline and commuter rail SunRail are approaching the next steps for a proposed shared “Sunshine Corridor” for the two
There’s a childcare crisis in Florida. Here’s why that matters.
This article was written by Lauren Peace and originally published in the Tampa Bay Times on December 12, 2022. Early education professionals are saying a “child care crisis” is underway in Tampa Bay. Some of the most important years for
FDOT leaders to choose design-build team for Westshore Interchange construction next week
This article was written by Henry Queen and originally published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on December 09, 2022. A design-build firm will soon take the reins of a $1.2 billion transportation project long sought by Tampa Bay’s business
Tampa Bay Partnership Announces New Leadership Team
TAMPA, Fla., November 08, 2022– The Tampa Bay Partnership announced that Brian Auld, president of the Tampa Bay Rays and vice chair of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, has been named the 26th Chair of the organization. Auld assumes the role
FDOT awards $243M contract to reconstruct portion of US 19 in Pinellas
This article was written by Henry Queen and originally published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on October 18, 2022. The Florida Department of Transportation has awarded a $243 million project along U.S. Highway 19 to Johnson Bros. Corp., a
Opinion: Ruling which blocks All for Transportation is a loss for the community
This article was published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on October 14, 2022. Tampa Bay is a dynamic, fast-growing region, but our transportation infrastructure has not kept pace. To remain competitive and sustain our burgeoning economic growth, Tampa Bay
Hillsborough commissioners will appeal surtax ruling, believe votes can still be cast
This article was written by Henry Queen and originally published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on October 13, 2022. A majority of Hillsborough County commissioners voted Thursday to appeal a circuit court ruling that invalidated a proposed 30-year, 1%
If surtax isn’t voted on, HART would lose the chance at billions in funding
This article was written by Henry Queen and originally published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on October 11, 2022. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority would miss the chance to become a more viable agency if a transportation surtax
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