March 2026 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Unilever combines food unit with McCormick in $44.8B deal Packaged food brands from Unilever and McCormick, including Hellmann’s, Knorr and French’s products

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Food consolidation accelerates as Unilever and McCormick strike $44.8B deal.

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals Hillsborough County Public Schools headquarters building entrance in Tampa

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

New policy would require RFPs for district real estate deals

Rays stadium roof shows $300M gap in new analysis Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

New analysis finds $300M gap in Rays stadium roof design.

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo Rendering of Joe & The Juice planned for South Howard Avenue in Tampa’s SoHo district

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Joe & The Juice will enter Tampa at the former Fresh Kitchen site, reflecting demand for lifestyle...

Sysco buys Restaurant Depot in $29B deal, Tampa Bay locations included Restaurant Depot warehouse exterior with parking lot and storefront signage

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Sysco’s $29B deal adds a warehouse model with a Tampa footprint.

Pasco County adds 154-home community in Zephyrhills Rendering of Pasadena Ridge amenities in Zephyrhills with pool, clubhouse and pickleball courts

Chuck Merlis April 2, 2026

New 154-home community planned in Zephyrhills growth corridor.

Clearwater to consider redevelopment and major capital projects Aerial view of North Greenwood neighborhood in Clearwater showing residential blocks, recreation facilities and surrounding area

Chuck Merlis March 28, 2026

Council to review redevelopment, airport and infrastructure priorities across Clearwater.

Clearwater targets North Greenwood for higher-density redevelopment Aerial view of North Greenwood neighborhood in Clearwater showing residential blocks, recreation facilities and surrounding area

Chuck Merlis April 7, 2026

Plan would allow denser housing and mixed-use development across North Greenwood.

Consultant selection begins for Sarasota downtown master plan Aerial view of downtown Sarasota waterfront with marina, boats and surrounding high-rise buildings

Chuck Merlis April 1, 2026

City begins selecting consultant to lead downtown Sarasota master plan update.

Boulon menu overhaul tied to kitchen hiring, training push Interior of Boulon restaurant featuring bar seating, marble surfaces and illuminated shelving in downtown Tampa