Chuck Merlis

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

Chuck Merlis December 15, 2025

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and...

330 luxury apartments planned near Moffitt’s Speros Campus in Spring Hill Illustrated site plan of the future Mosby Deerbrook development in Spring Hill with the Middleburg Communities logo placed over the image.

330 luxury apartments planned near Moffitt’s Speros Campus in Spring Hill

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025

Middleburg is planning a 330-unit luxury community in Spring Hill minutes from Moffitt’s new Speros Campus.

Pasadena set for 76 new homes just minutes from St. Pete Beach Aerial view of St. Pete Beach and the historic Don CeSar hotel with an inset rendering of a new two story home planned for Mattamy Homes’ SeaWinds community in Pasadena.

Aerial view of St. Pete Beach and the historic Don CeSar hotel with an inset rendering of a new two story home planned for Mattamy Homes’ SeaWinds community in Pasadena.

Pasadena set for 76 new homes just minutes from St. Pete Beach

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

A new coastal neighborhood called SeaWinds will bring 76 homes to Pasadena just minutes from St. Pete...

White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk Interior of Boston Logan Airport with travelers at check-in and an inset photo of a White Castle–branded Just Baked automated food kiosk.

Interior of Boston Logan Airport with travelers at check-in and an inset photo of a White Castle–branded Just Baked automated food kiosk.

White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

White Castle partnered with a Sarasota tech firm to launch its first fully automated airport kiosk serving...

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 February 18, 2026

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 10, 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.