Teghan Simonton

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Data Reporter, Business and Health at Tampa Bay Times

business + health data @TB_Times | @mujschool and @IRE_NICAR alum | Good at journalism, bad at voicemails

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Articles

After boat crash, what’s next for the Clearwater Ferry?

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Shauna Muckle |Teghan Simonton

Local leaders were brimming with optimism for the Clearwater Ferry in February. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority had recently taken over the service, and already, more people were riding the ferry compared to before the pandemic. Two months later, a Palm Harbor man died and 10 more were injured after Jannus Live owner Jeff Knight’s boat crashed into the back of the ferry, tarnishing the service’s safety record.
After boat crash, what’s next for the Clearwater Ferry?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shauna Muckle |Teghan Simonton

Local leaders were brimming with optimism for the Clearwater Ferry in February. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority had recently taken over the service, and already, more people were riding the ferry compared to before the pandemic. Two months later, a Palm Harbor man died and 10 more were injured after Jannus Live owner Jeff Knight’s boat crashed into the back of the ferry, tarnishing the service’s safety record.
Pinellas' post-hurricane home assessments rife with flaws

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | Teghan Simonton |Emily Mahoney |Rebecca Liebson

A state contractor hired to evaluate hurricane-damaged homes across Pinellas County made mistake after mistake in its assessment reports, muddling the rebuilding process for storm-ravaged residents. The Tidal Basin Group’s reports, used in cities from Gulfport to Madeira Beach, triggered thousands of letters sent to homeowners. Because their houses were determined “substantially damaged,” they would have to either tear down or rebuild to more stringent standards.
Pinellas' post-hurricane home assessments rife with flaws

2 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Teghan Simonton |Emily Mahoney |Rebecca Liebson

A state contractor hired to evaluate hurricane-damaged homes across Pinellas County made mistake after mistake in its assessment reports, muddling the rebuilding process for storm-ravaged residents. The Tidal Basin Group’s reports, used in cities from Gulfport to Madeira Beach, triggered thousands of letters sent to homeowners. Because their houses were determined “substantially damaged,” they would have to either tear down or rebuild to more stringent standards.
Pinellas post-hurricane home assessments rife with flaws

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Teghan Simonton |Emily Mahoney |Rebecca Liebson

A state contractor hired to evaluate hurricane-damaged homes across Pinellas County made mistake after mistake in its assessment reports, muddling the rebuilding process for storm-ravaged residents. The Tidal Basin Group’s reports, used in cities from Gulfport to Madeira Beach, triggered thousands of letters sent to homeowners. Because their houses were determined “substantially damaged,” they would have to either tear down or rebuild to more stringent standards.
Pinellas post-hurricane home assessments rife with flaws

2 weeks ago | tampabay.com | Teghan Simonton |Emily Mahoney |Rebecca Liebson

A state contractor hired to evaluate hurricane-damaged homes across Pinellas County made mistake after mistake in its assessment reports, muddling the rebuilding process for storm-ravaged residents. The Tidal Basin Group’s reports, used in cities from Gulfport to Madeira Beach, triggered thousands of letters sent to homeowners. Because their houses were determined “substantially damaged,” they would have to either tear down or rebuild to more stringent standards.
El capital privado posee casi el 25% de los apartamentos en Tampa Bay, según nueva investigación

1 month ago | centrotampabay.com | Rebecca Liebson |Teghan Simonton

Casi una cuarta parte de las unidades de apartamentos en el área de Tampa Bay son propiedad de firmas de capital privado, según los datos publicados esta semana por el Private Equity Stakeholder Project, una organización sin fines de lucro que estudia la industria. Los investigadores del grupo se propusieron rastrear dónde están comprando propiedades firmas de capital privado como Blackstone, Greystar y Starwood Capital.
Private equity owns nearly 25% of Tampa Bay apartments, new research shows

1 month ago | tampabay.com | Rebecca Liebson |Teghan Simonton

Nearly a quarter of apartment units in the Tampa Bay area are owned by private equity firms, according to data released this week by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a non-profit that studies the industry. Researchers from the group set out to track where private equity firms like Blackstone, Greystar and Starwood Capital are buying property.
An estimated 10K area residents got ‘substantial damage’ letters

1 month ago | tbnweekly.com | Colbi Edmonds |Teghan Simonton

Heather Wendt’s father-in-law built a two-story home in Pinellas County’s Crystal Beach more than 50 years ago. Even though it’s nestled along Sutherland Bayou, flood water had never breached its doorstep — until last year. Now, the blue carpet that once lined her staircase is ripped from the first three steps and remnants of spray-foam sealant coat her front door.
Employees at Gulf Coast JFCS driven to meet community needs

1 month ago | tampabay.com | Teghan Simonton

Five years after Gulf Coast JFCS finalized the adoption of a newborn child, Angelica Martin still receives correspondence from the family. They send her photos marking the adoption anniversary, holidays and other milestones — like his first pair of glasses. “Those moments are humbling for me,” said Martin, a case management supervisor at the nonprofit. “It drives me.