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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa business owners oppose current South Howard Flood Relief Project design

Local business owners are calling for the City of Tampa to revise the 60% complete design plans for the South Howard Flood Relief Project. The project aims to mitigate flooding in the SoHo area, but stakeholders express concerns regarding the impact of construction on their operations.

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Why It Matters

The project's construction phase threatens to disrupt access and operations for businesses along South Howard Avenue, with the final design currently under review by city officials.

Key Facts

  • The South Howard Flood Relief Project design is currently 60% complete.
  • Business owners in the affected area have expressed unanimous opposition to the current design plans.
  • The project is intended to address recurring flooding issues in the SoHo district.
  • Business owners are requesting that the city reconsider the design before proceeding further.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“City where the project is located”otherSouth Howard Flood Relief Project“Infrastructure project aimed at flood mitigation”personLynn Hurtak“City Councilwoman”personLina Misner“Business owner at Body by Design”personJoanie Corneil“Business owner at Bella’s Italian Cafe”organizationCity of Tampa“The municipal body responsible for the flood relief project”personPhil Waller“Local resident”organization8 On Your Side“News outlet reporting on the project”locationSouth Howard Avenue“Area targeted for flood relief construction”personBrandon Campbell“Mobility director with the City of Tampa”