Making News

From crime-plagued public housing, Tampa’s West River neighborhood emerges
May 21, 2024

Things are happening on the swath of land that runs along Interstate 275 at the edge of downtown Tampa. Witness the swarm of construction workers, the bright new landscaping, the tall buildings that keep rising from bulldozed lots. (Continue reading)

National builders stay active in Tampa Bay region
April 5, 2024

Lennar’s Tampa Division is now selling at Townes at Southshore Pointe, a new townhome community in Ruskin, Fl. With prices starting in the $200,000s, Townes at Southshore Pointe opens the door of home ownership to a wide range of future residents. (Continue reading)

Pultegroup to Expand 55+ Presence in Tampa with 2nd Del Webb
March 25, 2024

PulteGroup has closed on the first phase of what will total 430 acres of land in Pasco County and plans to develop a Del Webb active adult community with 696 homesites and an expansive amenity campus. (Continue reading)

Pulte Group buys Spring Hill land for new Del Webb-branded community

A national builder has plans for a new 55-and-up community in one of Tampa’s fastest-growing suburbs. (Continue reading)

Once Tampa public housing, Encore is fully occupied.
March 20, 2024

Jose Infante really likes living at Encore Tampa, the mixed-income community at the edge of downtown where a blighted public housing complex once stood. (Continue reading)

Discover Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch: A Haven of Modern Living

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Southwest Florida lies Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, a haven of modern living designed to cater to the diverse needs of today’s homebuyers. (Continue reading)

Pasco neighbor sues landfill alleging water contamination, other violations
March 16, 2024

The company that owns a 170-acre property in Hudson where it operates a construction and demolition landfill, a recycling facility and a sand mine is facing legal action brought by a neighbor who alleges that the businesses have fouled the local water supply, trespassed and violated numerous other development rules. (Continue reading)

The founder of a St. Pete trust fund is accused of taking $100 million
February 20, 2024

A nonprofit that administers trust funds for more than 2,000 people with special medical needs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after discovering the shortfall. (Continue reading)

Mark Metheny of Homes by WestBay – Tampa Bay Business Journal
February 16, 2024

Impact fees. Interest rates. Insurance costs. Here’s how a 20-plus year Florida homebuilding veteran sees the market. (Continue reading)

Center for Special Needs claims founder mishandled $100M in Chapter 11filing – Tampa Bay Business Journal
February 15, 2024

The Center for Special Needs Administration claims its founder improperly authorized a $100 million loan to a company he owned and operated. (Continue reading)

Special needs trust fund company files for bankruptcy, founder accused of taking $100M
February 14, 2024

The founder of a Pinellas County trust fund company that manages funds for people with special needs is accused of taking $100 million and causing the business to file for bankruptcy. (Continue reading)

Tampa-area homebuilder reorganizes structure as it expands in region |Business Observer
January 10, 2024

Riverview homebuilder Casa Fresca Homes is expanding its reach and restructuring operations to make growth easier. (Continue reading)

Casa Fresca Homes preps for Florida growth – Tampa Bay Business Journal

Casa Fresca Homes has spent just under $100 million on land acquisitions in Polk and Pasco counties in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. (Continue reading)

Children’s Home Network fundraiser | wtsp.com
October 5, 2023

The Children’s Home Network helps more than 6,500 at-risk children throughout Tampa Bay. Pulte Group West Florida is hosting a golf tournament on Oct. 16. (Watch video)

Homes By WestBay Expands Into New Florida Markets – Builder Magazine
October 3, 2023

Homes by WestBay—No. 65 on the 2023 Builder 100—announced it has formed two separate operating divisions, WestBay North and WestBay South, to manage its current and future assets, positioning the home builder and its subsidiary, Casa Fresca Homes, for increased market share throughout Central and Southwest Florida. (Continue reading)