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Chuck Merlis

120-Acre Land Deal Could Bring New Hospital Campus to Manatee County

September 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Map showing land along State Road 64 and Interstate 75 in Manatee County planned for Sarasota Memorial expansion

The nearly $60 million acquisition would make room for an ER, medical offices and future hospital.

Categories Bradenton, Business News, Economic Development, Health Care, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

Hundreds of Apartments Are Coming to a Former Raytheon Site in St. Petersburg

September 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the landscaped courtyard planned for the Azalea Cay apartment community in St. Petersburg

The 341-unit project includes 102 workforce and affordable homes and $11.25 million in public funding.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Housing, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Tampa Leads U.S. in Small-Bay Industrial Market as Rents Climb

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of a large industrial district with warehouses, manufacturing buildings, roads and parking lots.

Limited new supply is colliding with strong demand for Tampa’s smaller industrial spaces.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Industrial Development, Real Estate, Tampa

Another Indoor Pickleball Club Is Coming to Tampa

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of an indoor PickleRage pickleball club with multiple blue and green courts.

The growing franchise plans its third Florida club, though the Tampa location remains under wraps.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Sports, Tampa

What a Growing Water Shortage Means for Pinellas County Into 2027

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of waterfront homes, waterways and neighborhoods across Pinellas County, Florida.

Businesses and property owners face months of tighter watering rules and $193 fines.

Categories Business News, Government, Pinellas County, Resilience, Top Story

Tampa Education Startup Raises $2 Million to Expand Special Education Platform

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Students raise their hands during a lesson in an elementary school classroom

Scholar Education will use the seed round to expand evaluations, family support and classroom tools.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, Technology, Top Story

New Frozen Custard Spot Planned for Busy South Tampa Corner

September 23, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Andy’s Frozen Custard restaurant with a drive-thru, walk-up service windows and outdoor seating.

The Missouri chain is bringing its drive-thru and walk-up format to a busy South Tampa corner.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Restaurants, Small Business, South Tampa, Tampa

Santiago Corrada Helped Grow Tampa Bay Tourism Past $1 Billion. Now Visit Tampa Bay Faces a New Challenge

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Santiago Corrada smiles while speaking at a podium during Visit Tampa Bay’s annual meeting.

After years of hotel growth, Visit Tampa Bay faces a new fight over the tourism dollars it helped create.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hospitality, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, Tourism

Gibsonton McAlister’s Deli Property Gains 34.2% in 19 Months

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
McAlister’s Deli restaurant at 9360 Theater Drive in Gibsonton

The Gibsonton restaurant property changed hands again just 19 months after its last sale.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Restaurants, Riverview

Tampa Startup Raises $22.1 Million to Expand AI for Car Dealerships

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of a modern car dealership with showroom, sales offices and service bays

The funding will help STELLA expand technology that handles dealership calls and customer outreach.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Business News, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Technology, Westshore
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