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Chuck Merlis

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

Investor Sells $487.4 Million Stake in Tampa-Based Water Company

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Primo Brands water products including Primo Water, Poland Spring, Saratoga and Mountain Valley

The sale cut One Rock’s stake by 20.4 million shares, while Primo bought back $10 million in stock.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Public Companies, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Tampa Firm Invests in $300 Million Student Housing Portfolio

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of a multistory student housing development with ground-floor commercial space

The investment spans 1,681 beds near UF, FSU and the University of Tennessee.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Housing, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story

More Than $100 Million Invested in Tampa-Area Aerospace Manufacturing

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Commercial aircraft inside an aerospace manufacturing and maintenance facility

FAA approval moves a $100 million-plus aircraft engine investment into production.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story
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