Alexis Muellner

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Alexis Muellner

Developers remain committed to $30 million apartment project in New Port Richey despite flooding from the 2024 hurricanes. Long before the historic October 2024 storm surge that inundated U.S. Highway 19 in West Pasco, Leonard Burke and his partner Alexander Goshen closed on a just under 9-acre parcel a block just west of the busy thoroughfare in New Port Richey city limits.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Alexis Muellner

Kathryn Starkey has made placemaking, economic development and skills training focal points of her role as chair of the Pasco Board of County Commissioners. With reelection to her fourth term behind her, she spoke about hurricane relief money, transportation and being outside. Kathryn Starkey was re-elected to her fourth term as a Pasco County commissioner in November 2024. Running unopposed, she garnered nearly 90% of the vote and chairs the board of county commissioners.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Alexis Muellner

First, here are three eye-catching stories you may have missed from the TBBJ newsroom this past week. Development review takes too long in St. Petersburg, and one developer has had enough. Rumblings of inconsistent treatment in permitting and approvals have long been evident around the Tampa Bay region. However, someone rarely calls it out publicly for fear of retribution or adverse impact on a delayed project.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Alexis Muellner |Pam Huff |Christina Georgacopoulos |Henry Queen

First, here are three eye-catching stories you may have missed from the TBBJ newsroom this past week. 1) TBBJ's Best Places to Work: 19 years and running strongWe spend so much time at work that it’s only logical it should be a place we like to be. In addition, it should be where we feel comfortable bringing our skills and talents to the highest measure – where we are seen and heard.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Alexis Muellner

In its first brand refresh in as many as 15 years, the Sarasota EDC worked to capture changes in the business community make-up. The Sarasota Economic Development Corp. has rebranded after an eight-month process. The “rejuvenation” and “fresh new look” are more inclusive of what the business community has transformed into, said CEO Erin Silk. “We are the community of business that we were trying so hard for decades to achieve. We are innovative. We’re tech-driven.