Business News: Tropicana Field Revamp, $4M Big Olaf Case, Lowe’s Grant

TAMPA BAY, FL — Here's the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay region.

Couple Opens Code Wiz Learning Center In FishHawk Ranch

A veteran specializing in computers and a teacher have introduced this resource to foster coding skills in children in the community.

Olympic Silver Medalist From Sarasota Launches Swimwear Line

Emma Weyant, a Sarasota swimmer who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, launched a new swimwear collection.

Englewood Airport Reopens Months After Hurricane Ian: Sarasota County

Buchan Airport in southern Sarasota County reopened Wednesday after serving as a debris management site following Hurricane Ian.

Groundbreaking Held For 18-Story Midtown East Tower

The tower will be the new home for Tampa Electric Co. and Peoples Gas.

Multiple Violations Filed Against Suncoast Primate Sanctuary By USDA

PETA criticized a Palm Harbor primate rescue as a "shoddy facility" that exploits wild animals. The USDA cited the facility for violations.

Blue Compass RV Kicks Off Rebranding With Tampa Store

Blue Compass RV Tampa marks the first step in a rollout of renovations for all locations across the United States.

Cross-Bay Ferry To Offer BOGO Deals, Free Rides For Kids In February

The Cross-Bay Ferry announced that it is offering a new promotion on Wednesdays and Thursdays during February.

Tampa Bay Rays, Hines Chosen To Redevelop Tropicana Field: Mayor Welch

St. Pete's mayor announced the development team chosen to redevelop 86 acres around Tropicana Field in the historic Gas Plant District.

• Also Read: Rays Could Still Move To Tampa After St. Pete Redevelopment Bid

Mobile Health Units To Travel To Patients With TGH Clinical Care Team

The units and services are made possible through COVID-19 CARES Act funding allocated by the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners.

Lowe's Seeks Nominations For Projects For Its $100M Hometowns Program

Lowe’s Red Vest Associates help renovate The Florida Aquarium by making much-needed improvements to address ADA standards.

Water Street Tampa District Draws National Investment Bank

PEI Global Partners Holdings will move to the downtown planned community in March.

Live Performances Return To Venice Theatre Ravaged By Hurricane Ian

The 90-seat black box Pinkerton Theatre reopened Friday at the Venice Theatre, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian.

$4M Settlement Reached In Big Olaf Creamery Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Sarasota County’s Big Olaf Creamery was linked to a national listeria outbreak that left one person dead and at least 28 people ill.