Chuck Merlis

Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa Street view of Water Street Tampa with high-rise buildings at sunset, overlaid with the Chipotle Mexican Grill logo.

Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at Water Street Tampa on Dec. 23 with outdoor seating and standard daily...

Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions Chef Jacob Rios, newly appointed Director of Culinary at Next Level Brands, stands in his chef’s coat outside Union New American in Tampa.

Chef Jacob Rios, newly appointed Director of Culinary at Next Level Brands, stands in his chef’s coat outside Union New American in Tampa.

Next Level Brands elevates culinary leadership with two key promotions

Chuck Merlis September 24, 2025

Next Level Brands is reshaping its leadership team, doubling down on internal talent to fuel its next...

Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out “Exterior view of Tampa General Hospital, recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s best places to work in 2025.”

“Exterior view of Tampa General Hospital, recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s best places to work in 2025.”

Why Tampa General’s workplace culture stands out

Chuck Merlis September 24, 2025

Tampa General Hospital has been named one of Florida’s best places to work by Forbes for the fifth...

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 24, 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 Entrance sign for the University of South Florida in Tampa, featuring the green bull logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping

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.