Chuck Merlis

Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.

Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.

Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

Midtown Tampa lands TeamViewer as global tech firm’s U.S. base Composite image showing Midtown East’s exterior tower alongside its interior lobby and lounge space.

Composite image showing Midtown East’s exterior tower alongside its interior lobby and lounge space.

Midtown Tampa lands TeamViewer as global tech firm’s U.S. base

Chuck Merlis October 15, 2025

TeamViewer’s move to Midtown Tampa highlights the region’s growing appeal as a national hub for innovation, talent,...

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership

Chuck Merlis October 15, 2025

YMCA CEO David Jezek closes a 42-year career shaped by service, collaboration and community leadership in St....

Ceviche to open in Tampa’s International Plaza Exterior rendering of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant at International Plaza in Tampa, showing modern architecture and outdoor seating.

Exterior rendering of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant at International Plaza in Tampa, showing modern architecture and outdoor seating.

Ceviche to open in Tampa’s International Plaza

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

Ceviche is returning to Tampa next summer with a new International Plaza location that celebrates its Spanish...

Why is Solomon Partners doubling down on Tampa’s Water Street? Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa, home to Solomon Partners’ expanded lease.

Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa, home to Solomon Partners’ expanded lease.

Why is Solomon Partners doubling down on Tampa’s Water Street?

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

Solomon Partners’ expansion at Thousand & One drives Water Street Tampa’s premier office tower to 92% occupancy.

Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

Tampa’s Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, joined families in Hostages Square as Israel celebrated the...

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to...

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Liquor Depot’s sold-out charity event with Mike Alstott raised $20,000 for Tampa Bay families.

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler Aerial view of The Tampa Edition rooftop pool and terrace in Water Street Tampa, with the Condé Nast Traveler logo highlighting the hotel’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognition.

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Tampa Edition one of Florida’s best hotels, cementing the city’s place...

After two-year closure, St. Pete’s Oyster Bar makes its comeback Exterior of The Oyster Bar restaurant in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District featuring teal doors, wood paneling and the restaurant’s logo sign.