Month: November 2025

UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.

UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

Chuck Merlis November 26, 2025

UTampa is moving ahead with a new riverfront science building that will replace older campus facilities and...

Tampa hotels launch Plates with Purpose to fight food insecurity

Exterior view of the Epicurean Hotel at sunset, showing the multi-story building with illuminated windows, brick and stucco design, street traffic light trails and a Bern’s Steak House valet parking sign in the foreground.

Tampa hotels launch Plates with Purpose to fight food insecurity

Chuck Merlis November 25, 2025

Mainsail hotels are turning every entrée sold into meals for families facing holiday food insecurity.

6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.

A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.

6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

Chuck Merlis November 25, 2025

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh...

USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.

USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program

Chuck Merlis November 25, 2025

The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is expanding its real estate offerings with new...

Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.

Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.

Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council hosts 2025 Annual Banquet at Bryan Glazer JCC Sheriff Chad Chronister stands with members of the Indian Advisory Council during the 2025 Annual Banquet.

Sheriff Chad Chronister stands with members of the Indian Advisory Council during the 2025 Annual Banquet.

Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council hosts 2025 Annual Banquet at Bryan Glazer JCC

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

The Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council celebrated community service and cultural unity at its 2025 Annual Banquet in...

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021 Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and...

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

Chuck Merlis November 24, 2025

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the...