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A free tour of South Tampa’s ‘missing middle’ housing happens on Friday

Happy hour at Irish 31, complete with appetizers, will follow.

by Ray Roa December 11, 2024February 28, 2025

Happy hour at Irish 31, complete with appetizers, will follow.

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Affordability and housing dominated responses to the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

And, yes, some people want rent control.

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024April 10, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars

Nathan Hagen chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024February 2, 2025

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While Tampa Mayor eyes 16% property tax increase, residents ask why other fees haven’t been raised before upping millage

A budget workshop with city council and the administration is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

by Arielle Stevenson August 9, 2023March 12, 2025

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It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights

Council moved to comply with Florida’s new anti-tenant rights law HB 1417.

by Arielle Stevenson August 9, 2023July 30, 2025

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Citing Florida’s new landlord law, St. Pete City Council votes to repeal its own Tenants Bill of Rights

Activists are still fighting for a source of income discrimination ordinance.

by Arielle Stevenson July 24, 2023February 23, 2025

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St. Petersburg City Council could vote on tenants right to counsel as soon as next month

If approved, the city will fund legal representation for those facing eviction.

by Arielle Stevenson June 8, 2023September 11, 2024

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Report: A Tampa renter has to make nearly $85,000 to avoid being rent burdened

A May 2022 report says the average wage in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is $57,500.

by Ray Roa June 7, 2023July 12, 2024

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St. Petersburg City Council approves neighborhood rezoning amendment

Most residents at city hall last night were against the chance that could quadruple density across the city.

by Arielle Stevenson March 24, 2023June 17, 2024

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St. Pete City Council greenlights church’s affordable housing plan near Disston Heights

Neighbors voiced opposition to the plan to help disabled adults.

by Arielle Stevenson March 6, 2023March 30, 2025

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Amid community pushback, St. Pete’s controversial density rezoning amendment clears another hurdle

A motion to exclude historic homes failed.

by Arielle Stevenson March 6, 2023February 14, 2025

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Amendment that could bring housing density to St. Pete neighborhoods advances, despite local dissent

The City’s Community Planning and Preservation Commission brings the recommendations to city council on March 2.

by Arielle Stevenson February 17, 2023June 28, 2025

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After pressure from apartment association, St. Pete adopts its own tenants bill of rights

Pinellas’ tenants bill of rights that had better protections for renters.

by Arielle Stevenson December 6, 2022February 27, 2025

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The company behind Silver Oaks Apartments operates 10 more properties in Tampa Bay. We want to hear from those residents

As local officials take action at the troubled property, CL calls on other tenants under Cambridge Management to speak up.

by Justin Garcia April 22, 2022December 5, 2024

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Tampa Bay housing

A free tour of South Tampa’s ‘missing middle’ housing happens on Friday

Affordability and housing dominated responses to the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars

While Tampa Mayor eyes 16% property tax increase, residents ask why other fees haven’t been raised before upping millage

It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights

Citing Florida’s new landlord law, St. Pete City Council votes to repeal its own Tenants Bill of Rights

St. Petersburg City Council could vote on tenants right to counsel as soon as next month

Report: A Tampa renter has to make nearly $85,000 to avoid being rent burdened

St. Petersburg City Council approves neighborhood rezoning amendment

St. Pete City Council greenlights church’s affordable housing plan near Disston Heights

Amid community pushback, St. Pete’s controversial density rezoning amendment clears another hurdle

Amendment that could bring housing density to St. Pete neighborhoods advances, despite local dissent

After pressure from apartment association, St. Pete adopts its own tenants bill of rights

The company behind Silver Oaks Apartments operates 10 more properties in Tampa Bay. We want to hear from those residents