When Hetal Shah set out to open the first Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center, in Tampa, she wanted to create a place where working families could feel completely comfortable leaving their children each day. Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care philosophy is centered around creating a safe, welcoming environment for children while supporting their families, teachers and the surrounding community. That meant every detail of the new location, from the classrooms and common...

This historic Tampa home, originally built in the 1920s, underwent a major transformation that carefully balanced modern functionality with the timeless character that made the property special in the first place. Ramos Construction fully renovated and modernized the home while preserving the charm and integrity of the original structure. The scope included renovations to the daughter’s and son’s bedrooms, two bathrooms, the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and pantry....

St. Petersburg's search for a developer to transform former college land into affordable housing has attracted at least one local bidder...