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Chuck Merlis

Clearwater to Sell Public Land for 178 Affordable Apartments

August 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of Washington Commons, a proposed five-story affordable housing development planned for downtown Clearwater.

Seven public parcels could become a 178-unit mixed-use affordable housing development downtown.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Downtown Clearwater, Economic Development, Mixed-Use, Pinellas County, Real Estate, Top Story

Former Wendy’s near Midtown slated for drive-through dispensary

August 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Former Wendy’s restaurant at 2036 N. Dale Mabry Highway near Midtown Tampa

MINT Cannabis is expanding its 17-location Florida network with a planned Tampa store.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Retail, Tampa

Proposal would convert Port Richey hotel into 122 apartments

August 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Pool courtyard at the La Vista Inn in Port Richey, the hotel proposed for conversion into a 122-unit apartment community.

An aging U.S. 19 hotel could be repurposed into a 122-unit apartment community in Port Richey.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Government, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Top Story

Master-planned community proposed for 1,219 acres of rural Pasco

August 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial map showing the proposed 1,219-acre Mitchell U.S. 41 master-planned community site in Pasco County.

The proposal would add homes, jobs and industry to one of Pasco County’s largest undeveloped sites.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Land O’ Lakes, Mixed-Use, Pasco County

Initial Raymond James Stadium upgrade would require $73M in public funding

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa with its red seats, football field and pirate ship visible.

The plan includes new seating, elevator and escalator replacements, and a visiting-team locker room.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Sports, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

$55.7 million Midtown East loan brings Bromley’s Tampa story full circle

July 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Midtown East’s glass office tower rises above apartments and palm trees at Midtown Tampa.

The financing reflects Tampa’s transformation from a market lenders avoided to one capital seeks.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Midtown Tampa, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story

Hillsborough Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council banquet aims to ‘bridge the gap’ with law enforcement

July 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister with Indian Advisory Council members and guests at the 2025 awards banquet.

The Sept. 16 fundraiser supports local children while building trust with law enforcement.

Categories Business News, Community Impact, Hillsborough County, Tampa

Tampa approves Army/Navy redevelopment

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the planned Army/Navy mixed-income redevelopment in North Downtown Tampa.

The five-phase project reserves nearly 800 apartments at affordable and workforce rents for 50 years.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story

Buccaneers switch official soft-drink partner to Pepsi

July 30, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Pepsi Zero Sugar can displayed against a blue circular graphic background

The deal brings a Pepsi Tailgate, new concessions and player collectible cups to Bucs home games.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Sports, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Hillsborough clears up to $650M for South County water project

July 30, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Officials break ground on Hillsborough County’s One Water South wastewater conveyance and treatment project.

The One Water Campus is positioned to strengthen South County’s drinking-water supply and pressure.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Riverview, South Tampa, Top Story
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