Chuck Merlis

Jesuit alum adds $1M as campus plan advances esuit High School campus building in Tampa with brick exterior and arched colonnade.

Chuck Merlis February 19, 2026

Ron Antinori’s latest $1M gift pushes his Jesuit giving past $3M.

$25M month signals demand at Sarasota Ritz tower Rendering of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay overlooking a marina with boats, waterfront pool deck and high-rise towers in Sarasota.

Chuck Merlis February 19, 2026

Four luxury condo sales closed as the Sarasota tower nears completion.

$362M Selmon rebuild starts Spring 2026, THEA says Aerial view of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway curving toward downtown Tampa with skyline in background.

Chuck Merlis February 20, 2026

THEA says toll revenue will fund a $362M Selmon rebuild through 2030.

Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon sells after leading its submarket Exterior of Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon hotel on Palm River Road

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

Buyer AAM adds a 125-key Brandon hotel near I-4 and I-75 to its Florida portfolio.

Storm-damaged Fowler Shopping Plaza sells near list price Fowler Shopping Plaza retail center on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

Restored to 96% occupancy, the Fowler Avenue center drew 17 offers before closing.

Ryan Serhant to lead sales for Roche Bobois tower in St. Pete Rendering of the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower planned for downtown St. Petersburg.

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

Sales launch for the $200M, 164-unit Roche Bobois tower in downtown St. Pete.

Welch details $600M bond, Gas Plant push in State of the City St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch delivers the 2026 State of the City address at the Palladium in downtown St. Petersburg.

Chuck Merlis February 19, 2026

Welch laid out bond plans, recovery spending and next steps for the Gas Plant redevelopment.

Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year Greenlane drive-thru restaurant exterior with green panel facade and roadside sign under a bright blue sky.