Chuck Merlis

Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase

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Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.

Midtown Tampa’s retail component moves from development to long-term stewardship.

Tampa-based Campus Course rethinks Florida college apparel

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Campus Course apparel featuring a University of South Florida polo and matching hat with understated collegiate branding.

A Tampa-based startup is building a collegiate-first apparel brand rooted in Florida schools, golf culture and understated design.

Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth

Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.

Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa

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Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.

Plans have been filed for The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a constrained downtown Tampa site.

New Palmetto community brings 95 single family homes

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Interior of a model home in a new Palmetto community with open living and kitchen layout

A new 95 home community opens in Palmetto with pricing starting at $329,990 and no CDD fees.

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect

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Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.

At TBBW’s December CEO Connect, Dr. Irfan Ali shared how trust, dignity and empathy shape effective leadership in Tampa Bay.

Garrett Greco carries a Tampa legacy into the podcast age

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Garrett Greco records an episode of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast during a long-form conversation about Tampa’s growth and legacy.

Garrett Greco uses long-form podcast conversations to connect Tampa’s past with the decisions shaping its future.

St. Pete opens bid window for Gas Plant District

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Map showing the Historic Gas Plant District and surrounding St. Petersburg neighborhoods before construction of Interstate 175.

St. Petersburg opens a competitive proposal window for redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.