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Chuck Merlis

World Series Boosts Tampa Airport Traffic by Up to 45%

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Sign for Tampa International Airport with airplane overhead and palm trees

Fans from Milwaukee and beyond fly in for the games as TPA prepares for the return rush.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Top Story

Nonprofit Proposes $191M in Senior Living Projects, Including St. Pete and Bradenton

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Four-story residential building with balconies, landscaped gardens and flower beds outside a retirement community.

Five local retirement communities could see new apartments, assisted living facilities and renovations.

Categories Bradenton, Business News, Housing, Manatee County, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg

LA Fitness Opens 30,000-Square-Foot Gym in Tampa

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of an LA Fitness gym featuring the company's large sign above the main entrance.

The East Fowler Avenue club adds Reformer Pilates, HYROX training and expanded weightlifting.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Lifestyle, Tampa, University Area

584 Acres of Polk County Land Sell for $8.93 Million at Auction

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of a Polk County citrus grove and lakefront parcel outlined in orange along Central Florida's Lake Wales Ridge.

The three-day sale drew 290 bids for citrus groves, agricultural land and Reedy Lake frontage.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Lakeland, Polk County, Real Estate, Top Story

Major Tampa Bay Golf Course Sold to National Operator

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Fox Hollow Golf Club in Trinity, Florida, featuring a lakeside green and fairways.

Heritage Golf Group adds its third Tampa Bay club, with improvements planned at the Trinity course.

Categories Business News, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Sports, Top Story

Water Street Tampa Adds Three New Retail and Fitness Destinations

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Street-facing Pura Vida Miami restaurant at Water Street Tampa, with outdoor seating, trees and parked cars.

Two local entrepreneurs are expanding downtown, with a new fitness studio opening in November.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Retail, Tampa, Top Story, Water Street Tampa

National Retailer Acquires Tampa Bay Spas, Adds 3 Florida Stores

October 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of a Watson’s home recreation retail store featuring a large brick building, glass storefront and Watson’s signage.

The 25-year-old spa retailer will take on a new name as its buyer plans to grow past 50 stores.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mergers & Acquisitions, Small Business, South Tampa, Tampa

THEA Offers Nearly 3 Acres for Redevelopment Near Water Street, Including Its HQ

October 26, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Map of downtown Tampa showing Tampa Expressway Authority's Meridian parcel and headquarters near Water Street, Channelside and Ybor City.

Three developers are competing for two downtown sites that could bring new buildings and relocate THEA.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Top Story, Transportation, Water Street Tampa

Tampa and Nashville Launch Joint Accelerator for 15 HealthTech Startups

October 26, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Tampa Bay Wave white logo on a purple and blue background with light rays.

The HealthTech|X program brings behavioral health startups to clinicians and investors in both cities.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, Tech, Top Story

Former Bucs Star Sells South Tampa Waterfront Property for $5.5M

October 26, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of a vacant waterfront lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in South Tampa's Madsen Isles neighborhood, surrounded by luxury homes.

The bayfront lot was once offered with plans for a $14.5 million luxury mansion.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mansions on the Market, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa, Top Story
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