Chuck Merlis

City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why? 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.

City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Tampa is putting its police HQ on the market for $36M — here’s why the city is...

Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete A twilight aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 46-story Residences at 400 Central tower illuminated; Michael Saunders & Company logo displayed on the right.

Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Michael Saunders & Company will open a new office at 400 Central, adding another major tenant to...

Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk

Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a...

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick Professional headshot of Jake Kurtz smiling in a navy blazer, placed inside a circular frame on a blue gradient background with the words “Brick By Brick” in bold white text.

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

How Jake Kurtz turned a $500 side hustle into one of Tampa’s fastest-growing social media agencies.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and...

Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.

Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.

Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla

Chuck Merlis December 8, 2025

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead...

The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.

Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.

The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx

Chuck Merlis December 8, 2025

Gasworx is turning a long-ignored part of Tampa into a walkable district that connects Ybor City with...

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

Chuck Merlis December 7, 2025

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that...

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand

Chuck Merlis December 5, 2025

For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most...

Demolition to begin for $125M mixed-use project in downtown St. Pete Three image collage showing the Gallery Haus tower, a rooftop lounge and the pool deck.