Chuck Merlis

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19 Exterior of Northside Square, a three-story office building along U.S. 19 in Clearwater, Florida, sold for $5.8M.

Exterior of Northside Square, a three-story office building along U.S. 19 in Clearwater, Florida, sold for $5.8M.

Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

A 49,944 SF Clearwater office building sold for $5.8M with 96% occupancy.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How Tampa General evaluates and deploys new technology in patient care

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee Dave and Susan Ward laugh together while holding coffee cups inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith.

Dave and Susan Ward laugh together while holding coffee cups inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How early choices around trust shaped Buddy Brew Coffee’s growth.

Revive Design expands to Orlando with 5,000 SF showroom Revive Design and Renovation’s new Orlando showroom interior featuring a marble reception desk and design workspace

Revive Design and Renovation’s new Orlando showroom interior featuring a marble reception desk and design workspace

Revive Design expands to Orlando with 5,000 SF showroom

Chuck Merlis January 29, 2026

Revive Design and Renovation opens a 5,000 SF Winter Park showroom, marking its first expansion beyond Tampa...

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Augusta, Georgia a 200-unit affordable housing community financed with a $14M HUD loan

Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Augusta, Georgia a 200-unit affordable housing community financed with a $14M HUD loan

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan

Chuck Merlis January 29, 2026

Churchill Stateside Group closed a $14M HUD loan to support affordable apartments in Georgia.

Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage

Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage

Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan

Chuck Merlis January 28, 2026

Tampa will brief City Council on a $100M South Howard flood project targeting chronic flooding.

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.

Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next

Chuck Merlis January 28, 2026

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay clarify how discipline, data, and workforce strategy...

Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists Large pink flamingo sculpture inside Tampa International Airport terminal

Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists

Chuck Merlis January 28, 2026

Tampa International Airport is opening a Call for Artists tied to a nearly $6M public art investment.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.