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› Transportation Tampa Bay regional transportation study faces year-end deadline
Hillsborough County elected officials and transportation leaders on Wednesday consented to a memorandum of understanding that seeks to create a regional metropolitan planning organization. The governmental body is tasked by federal and state law to prioritize projects through a Transportation Improvement Program. Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties currently have separate MPOs.
› Renovations could force Jaguars out of TIAA Bank Field for 2 years
Mayor Lenny Curry said Wednesday in a radio interview that a potential stadium renovation could force the Jacksonville Jaguars out of TIAA Bank Field for up to two seasons while those changes are made. In an interview with 1010XL, Curry said that talks were already happening and legwork was being done on options as a stadium renovation looms.
› After 50 years, this beloved Cuban bakery in Miami just closed its doors
For the past five decades, anyone who passed the busy corner of Flagler Street and LeJeune Road in the morning has enjoyed the aroma of pastelitos de guava, croquetas and Cuban bread floating in the air. That’s where La Rosa Bakery was until it closed two weeks ago, after sending out an invitation to its customers to enjoy their favorite delicacies for the last time.
› Naples entrepreneur inks high-growth deals
After acquiring a Naples-based Minuteman Press franchise in 2021 and then a related business soon after, David Ogden has seen a 300% year-over-year increase in revenue. Management of quality and customer expectations — rapid growth can be too much of a good thing, Ogden says.
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