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Chuck Merlis

Tampa Warehouse Sells for $18.3 Million

August 11, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of the 4543-4561 Oak Fair Blvd. warehouse in eastern Hillsborough County.

The PCCP-linked buyer is part of a $723.6 million national logistics financing.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Industrial Development, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story

Tampa Breaks Ground on $27 Million Police Forensics Hub

August 11, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of Tampa Police Department’s planned Forensics and Evidence Annex on North Howard Avenue

The Howard Avenue complex will consolidate evidence, forensic labs and vehicle storage by 2028.

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

MarineMax to Be Acquired in $1.5 Billion Deal

August 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
MarineMax dealership with boats on display outside its waterfront retail facility.

The $53-a-share sale follows months of bidding for the Oldsmar boating company.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pinellas County, Tampa Business Deals, Top Story

Tampa Theatre Lands Largest Individual Gift In Its History

August 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Interior of Tampa Theatre showing historic stage, ornate architecture and seating

Tara Ruberg’s donation will name the theater’s starry ceiling for her and her late husband.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Education, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa History

Bloomin’ Brands’ Outback Turnaround Is Starting To Show

August 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of an Outback Steakhouse restaurant with the chain’s red logo above the entrance.

Outback sales rose as higher checks offset lower traffic while Bloomin’ cut costs and debt.

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

Ashley Furniture Seeks Major Brandon Warehouse Expansion

August 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of the Ashley Furniture warehouse and distribution center in Brandon, with loading docks and trailers.

The proposed expansion would reshape 54 acres near I-75 and require road improvements.

Categories Brandon, Business News, Hillsborough County, Industrial Development, Real Estate, Top Story

Duke Warns St. Pete After Agreement Expires

August 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Two Duke Energy technicians stand beside a company truck and wind turbines.

The expired contract puts $24.2 million in city revenue and utility rules in question.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Government, Pinellas County, Public Companies, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel Has a New Owner

August 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of the Epicurean Hotel along South Howard Avenue in Tampa at dusk.

Mainsail will continue operating the expanded 188-room Hyde Park hotel under KHP Capital.

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

ONE Tampa Tops Out With Nearly 70% Sold

August 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Most buyers are local, and closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Tampa, Tampa Development Pipeline, Top Story

Brandon Apartments Extend Affordability Restrictions 10 Years

September 1, 2026August 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Woodberry Woods Apartments in Brandon, a 348-unit affordable housing complex

All 348 Woodberry Woods apartments will remain income- and rent-restricted through 2036.

Categories Brandon, Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Housing, Real Estate
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