NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)August 3, 2026Hillsborough
South Howard business owners sue city over stormwater project transparency
Business owners in the South Howard (SoHo) district have filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that officials withheld public documents regarding a proposed stormwater project. The legal action comes as the city council prepares to hold a final vote on the project's design.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)Why It Matters
The outcome of this lawsuit and the upcoming city council vote will determine the timeline and design of a major infrastructure project that local business owners fear could disrupt their operations for years.
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Who's Mentioned
personMartin Millburg“Wrote an independent report questioning the project's effectiveness.”organizationSoHo Business Alliance“Sued the city for access to project records and modeling studies.”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.”organizationCity of Tampa“The municipal government being sued by business owners.”personDavid Adams“Parkland Estates resident advocating for the project.”organizationKimmins Contracting“Project lead for the South Howard Flood Relief Project.”personNatalie Rougie“Acupuncturist concerned about construction impact on her business.”personAdam Smith“City of Tampa representative.”personJane Castor“Advocated for the project in a Tampa Bay Times editorial.”personWilliam Kolega“Resident reporting significant financial losses from flooding.”personJoshua Cascio“Representing the Tampa Infrastructure and Mobility Administration.”