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Chuck Merlis

Sarasota developer proposes 18-story mixed-income tower

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the proposed Adagio mixed-income tower development near Burns Court in downtown Sarasota

Proposed Sarasota tower would combine condos, attainable housing and commercial space.

Categories Business News, Mixed-Use, Real Estate, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Tampa Development Pipeline, Top Story

SOF Week becomes launchpad for defense AI deals

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Military personnel conduct a tactical boat demonstration on the Hillsborough River during SOF Week in Tampa.

A SOF Week investment signals rising demand for battlefield AI and defense technology.

Categories Business News, Tampa, Technology, Top Story

North Greenwood Container Mall targets 2027 opening

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the proposed North Greenwood Container Mall featuring shipping-container retail buildings and a central courtyard.

Containers could arrive later this year for North Greenwood’s planned retail village.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Pinellas County, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story

Development eyed for 52 acres near Polk City’s Green Swamp

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Wetlands and lake near the Green Swamp in Polk County

Proposal would allow residential and business development near the Green Swamp.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, Polk County

Developers seek $52M for St. Pete affordable housing

September 1, 2026May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the planned Hartford Apartments affordable housing development in St. Petersburg.

Two financing packages would support 297 affordable apartments in St. Petersburg.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Housing, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Tampa apparel brand opens first store at Sparkman Wharf

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of Sparkman Wharf and Water Street Tampa in downtown Tampa

The retailer is moving from online sales and pop-ups into permanent retail space.

Categories Business News, Retail, Water Street Tampa

St. Petersburg Distillery opens speakeasy above production floor

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Lounge seating inside 31 South speakeasy at St. Petersburg Distillery in St. Pete

The new 31 South lounge expands the distillery’s after-hours hospitality business.

Categories Business News, Restaurants, St. Petersburg, Top Story, Tourism

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park set for $5.5M overhaul

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park along the Tampa Riverwalk in downtown Tampa

Heavy event use pushed Curtis Hixon toward a $5.5 million renovation plan.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Tampa Development Pipeline, Top Story

Hancock Whitney tops $49B after Sabal acquisition

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Hancock Whitney bank sign outside branch location

Hancock Whitney is expanding its Florida wealth business after acquiring Sabal Trust.

Categories Banking & Financial Advice, Business News, St. Petersburg

St. Pete opens $42M federal housing program for developers

May 18, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina

Developers can apply for HUD disaster recovery funding to build and rehabilitate rentals.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Top Story
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