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Chuck Merlis

Rays stadium deal: What’s in it and what’s next?

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Rays stadium and mixed-use MOU set for public review by BOCC and Tampa City Council next week.

Categories Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Economy, Tampa Bay Rays, Uncategorized

Mixed-use apartments replacing Westshore hotel

May 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the planned Westshore hotel redevelopment showing modern mixed-use design with apartments and retail

Nearly 400 apartments and retail space will replace the Ramada Tampa Westshore property.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Real Estate, Tampa, Tampa Development Pipeline, Top Story, Westshore

144-room resort planned at former Palm Pavilion Inn

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Palm Pavilion Inn on Clearwater Beach with street-level entrance

A new 144-room resort will expand the Palm Pavilion site while keeping the restaurant.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Commercial Real Estate, Pinellas County, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story

619-unit Skyway Marina project moves ahead after affordability debate

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of proposed 619-unit Skyway Marina apartment development in St. Petersburg

Council rejects appeal of major Skyway Marina apartment development.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Rays deal moves closer to reality — and a political fight

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Local leaders now face the toughest questions surrounding the Rays stadium proposal.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story

Tampa less exposed to Spirit shutdown than Orlando, TPA says

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Sign for Tampa International Airport with airplane overhead and palm trees

TPA says Tampa’s airline mix could soften the impact of the Spirit Airlines collapse.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Pinellas County, Tampa International Airport

36 acres near SunTrax slated for business park

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Polk County plans business park growth near SunTrax and Braddock Road interchange.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Infrastructure & Development, Polk County

Florida Orchestra’s future at Mahaffey Theater draws concern

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Interior view of Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg

City leaders want stronger assurances for the Florida Orchestra during Mahaffey transition.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Major Employers, Top Story

New Tampa Heights lounge will center on vinyl and live music

May 14, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of Peppermint Lounge under construction on North Franklin Street in Tampa Heights

Peppermint Lounge will bring vinyl, live music and cocktails to Tampa Heights this fall.

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

East Tampa proposal targets food access, startups and workforce housing

May 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Gator Building site in East Tampa proposed for food hall and workforce housing redevelopment

A long-discussed East Tampa property could become a hub for food access and startups.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, Tampa
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