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Economic Development

Contact

Sarah Vitale, AICP
Director of Civic Technology

sarah@tbrpc.org
(727) 570-5151 ext. 27

Activities

Supporting Economic Growth and Prosperity

Economic development is a key priority for governments at all levels. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is a designated Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. 

The TBRPC offers technical services to help governments create and implement effective economic development strategies and can provide guidance on a range of topics, including business attraction and retention, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and community revitalization.

Recent Projects

All Recent Projects

Florida Aquarium, Tampa
Economic Impact and Tourism Analysis of The Florida Aquarium’s Business Activities
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An Industrial Land Strategy for Hernando County
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2023 Economic Valuation of Tampa Bay
S3 SR44 Final
Suncoast Parkway Extension Transportation Corridor Land Use Study
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Conceptual Master Planning in Downtown New Port Richey
Largo Health And Wellness Campus Strategic Plan, 2022, TBRPC Page 01
Largo Medical Arts District Strategic Plan
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A Visioning Exercise in Resilient Design: Main Street, New Port Richey
Visualizing Development Strategies For Highway U.S2
Visualizing Development Strategies for Highway U.S. 19 in Pasco County
Mettler Toledo
An Industrial Land Strategy for Pasco County
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Taking Stock: Climate-Driven Heat Impacts on the Tampa Bay Regional Economy Through 2060

Upcoming Meetings

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Thursday 07 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tampa Bay Regional GIS Data & Technology Group

Thursday 14 May
8:00 am - 2:30 pm

6th Regional Resiliency Summit

Friday 15 May
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

32nd Future of the Region Awards

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Latest News
The Historic Railroad Track Jetty at Longboat Pass, Coquina Beach, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Announces 2026 Regional Resiliency Summit
Storm water retention ponds are basins that catch runoff from higher elevation areas. They are often created near developments and have been gaining in popularity to the point they are now required in many instances with new development of buildings, parking lots and roads.
TBRPC Is Now Accepting Applications for FY27 Stormwater Education Funding
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Small Businesses Are Invited to Hurricane Preparedness Workshops
Coot Bay Pond in Everglades National Park. Florida. USA
TBRPC Clean Air Team is Seeking Public Input for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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TBRPC Partners With USF for the Tampa Bay Resilience Design Challenge 2026
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Sun Coast APA Presented the Award for the Best Plan, Report, or Study to TBRPC
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TBRPC Hosts Resiliency Practitioners for Flood Adaptation Workshop
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The Call for Entries for the Future of the Region Awards Is Now Open!
Sunshine Skyway Bridge / The Sunshine Skyway Bridge Near Tamps, Florida
Council Newsletter – December 2025
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The 2025 Annual Report for the TBRPC Is Now Available!
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The New 2026 Officers Are Named for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
The Historic Railroad Track Jetty at Longboat Pass, Coquina Beach, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Roadmap to Adaptation
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2025 Hernando County Vulnerability Assessment
Focus Areas Citrus VA
2025 Citrus County Vulnerability Assessment
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Summit Innovation Showcase: Submit Your Projects Now!
Robinsons Preserve Coastline At Lowtide
Registration for the 2026 Regional Resiliency Summit Is Now Open!
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2026 Regional Resiliency Summit
ABCM 40th Anniversary Video - 1
TBRPC Celebrates the Agency on Bay and Coastal Management’s 40th Anniversary
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Council Newsletter – July 2025
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Help Shape the Civic Technology Program at TBRPC!

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TBRPC is responsible for compliance with non-discrimination requirements as outlined in:

Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 40, Parts 5 and 7 Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency

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