NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 3, 2026Hillsborough
South Howard business owners sue city over stormwater project transparency
Local business owners in the South Howard (SoHo) district have filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that officials withheld public documents to avoid scrutiny regarding a pending stormwater project. The lawsuit precedes a final city council vote on the project's design, which business owners fear will cause years of construction-related disruption.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The outcome of this and the subsequent city council vote will determine the timeline and design of a major infrastructure project that directly impacts the operational viability of businesses in the South Howard district.
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Who's Mentioned
personMartin Millburg“Wrote an independent report questioning the project's efficacy.”organizationSoHo Business Alliance“Sued the city for access to project records.”personSteve Michelini“Representing the SoHo Business Alliance.”personEdward de la Parte“Representing the SoHo Business Alliance in the lawsuit.”locationSouth Howard“The district where the stormwater project is planned and where the affected busi”organizationCity of Tampa“The municipal government being sued by business owners.”organizationKimmins Contracting“Contracted by the city for the project.”personJane Castor“Advocated for the project in a Tampa Bay Times editorial.”organizationHCA Florida South Tampa Hospital“Located in the affected flood zone.”personJoshua Cascio“Representing the Infrastructure and Mobility Administration.”