Year: 2026

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The seller expanded the property in 2024 before the $10M sale.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

Council denies land use change for $136M Magnolia Hotel in Hyde Park.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The city wanted at least $36 million for the downtown site. Developers say the math likely didn’t...

Bern’s to replace Haven with seafood concept in 2027 Exterior of Haven restaurant on West Morrison Avenue in South Tampa.

Exterior of Haven restaurant on West Morrison Avenue in South Tampa.

Bern’s to replace Haven with seafood concept in 2027

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Haven will stay open through summer as Bern’s prepares a 2027 seafood concept.

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Council will decide whether Hyde Park’s Magnolia site can shift to mixed-use hotel development.

Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location A rendering shows the planned Pura Vida Miami storefront at Water Street Tampa, with large windows and outdoor café seating.

A rendering shows the planned Pura Vida Miami storefront at Water Street Tampa, with large windows and outdoor café seating.

Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Water Street Tampa may soon add Miami-based Pura Vida.

Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub Shriners International headquarters building on Rocky Point Drive in Tampa.

Shriners International headquarters building on Rocky Point Drive in Tampa.

Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Tampa-based Shriners grows AI research and plans Georgia Tech institute.

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St Exterior sign for Bosc Modern Bar + Kitchen and Parker Street Bakery + Cafe in South Tampa.

Exterior sign for Bosc Modern Bar + Kitchen and Parker Street Bakery + Cafe in South Tampa.

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.

Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates Isla Maritime trailer and salvage equipment parked beside a sailboat on a trailer in Port Richey.

Isla Maritime trailer and salvage equipment parked beside a sailboat on a trailer in Port Richey.

Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates

Chuck Merlis February 11, 2026

Marine salvage firm Isla Maritime establishes Gulf Coast headquarters in Port Richey.

Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration Bern’s Steak House and La Segunda Bakery steak sandwich, sliced in half on a white marble surface.

Bern’s Steak House and La Segunda Bakery steak sandwich, sliced in half on a white marble surface.

Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration

Chuck Merlis February 11, 2026

Bern’s begins its 70th with a La Segunda sandwich and a look back at its Howard Avenue...