Chuck Merlis

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.

A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate

Chuck Merlis September 23, 2025

A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business...

USF climbs top 50 public universities, cementing its place among Florida’s best colleges

Chuck Merlis September 23, 2025

The University of South Florida is staking a stronger claim as one of the nation’s top universities,...

Tampa ranks third in Florida for job growth, fueled by education, health care and manufacturing Group of leaders, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, cutting a red ribbon during the grand opening ceremony at XTEND’s U.S. headquarters, with the XTEND logo and balloon columns in the background.