Chuck Merlis

Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community Gary Hartfield holds Tampa Bay Business & Wealth cover at CEO Connect.

Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

Gary Hartfield shares his perspective on Tampa leadership, service and the community challenges shaping the region’s future.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion A view of downtown Tampa’s skyline with the Wealth Warden Partners logo overlayed, representing the firm’s headquarters expansion and investment in the region’s financial sector.

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise...

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth Shoppers walk between vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local economic impact through 16 markets and roughly 900 vendors across...

Bern’s Dessert Room turns 40 with Tampa Heights brewery collaboration Interior view of the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House, showing private redwood booths and soft red lighting.

Interior view of the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House, showing private redwood booths and soft red lighting.

Bern’s Dessert Room turns 40 with Tampa Heights brewery collaboration

Chuck Merlis October 8, 2025

Bern’s Harry Waugh Dessert Room celebrates 40 years with a collaboration from a Tampa Heights brewery inspired...

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.

Exterior view of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring the hospital’s colorful facade and the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026” badge.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Chuck Merlis October 7, 2025

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks No. 1 in Florida for the third year, leading pediatric care...

Carrollwood pizzeria adds liquor license, plans two new locations Sogna Napoli logo displayed over a pepperoni pizza with fresh basil, representing the Carrollwood Italian restaurant expanding to Wesley Chapel and Odessa.

Carrollwood pizzeria adds liquor license, plans two new locations

Chuck Merlis October 7, 2025

Sogna Napoli expands in Tampa Bay with new Wesley Chapel and Odessa locations after securing a liquor...

Cooper’s Hawk brings Roman-style pizzeria Piccolo Buco to Tampa Piccolo Buco logo with images of pepperoni pizza, mezzi rigatoni alla vodka, and spaghetti dishes, highlighting the restaurant’s authentic Italian cuisine at its new Tampa location.

Cooper’s Hawk brings Roman-style pizzeria Piccolo Buco to Tampa

Chuck Merlis October 7, 2025

Piccolo Buco opens first Florida location in Carrollwood, adding a new restaurant to Tampa’s dining scene.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”

A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”

OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is blurring the line between conversation and online shopping — and Tampa Bay business leaders...

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20...

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as he prepares comeback A view of downtown Tampa, Florida, with the Hillsborough River in the foreground and high-rise office buildings along the waterfront. Inset is a portrait of former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wearing a navy suit and blue striped tie, smiling outdoors.