Three Tampa Bay cities land on 2020 Best Places to Retire list
Three Tampa Bay cities have rank among the top 25 for retirees, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020-21 list. U.S. News analyzed data for the nation's 150 largest metropolitan areas to assess how well they meet Americans' retirement needs and expectations. It surveyed those nearing retirement age (45-59) and those who are of retirement age (60 or older) for guidance on what matters most to them. Sarasota topped the list with an overall score of 7.6.…Original Article

The transaction is the latest in a string of big home sales in the Tampa Bay region, where the luxury market has flourished throughout the pandemic.
The sale is evidence of an anecdotal trend that luxury real estate agents reported earlier this year: There's an increasing amount of interest in the Tampa Bay area from out-of-state buyers.
Ag-Mart sued the county over the denial in June.
The project faced opposition from a neighboring condo tower but won preliminary approval by a tight vote.