Chuck Merlis

D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown

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Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown as Tampa’s growth keeps attracting national buyers.

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

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Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and new investment to Davis Islands.

330 luxury apartments planned near Moffitt’s Speros Campus in Spring Hill

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Illustrated site plan of the future Mosby Deerbrook development in Spring Hill with the Middleburg Communities logo placed over the image.

Middleburg is planning a 330-unit luxury community in Spring Hill minutes from Moffitt’s new Speros Campus.

Pasadena set for 76 new homes just minutes from St. Pete Beach

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Aerial view of St. Pete Beach and the historic Don CeSar hotel with an inset rendering of a new two story home planned for Mattamy Homes’ SeaWinds community in Pasadena.

A new coastal neighborhood called SeaWinds will bring 76 homes to Pasadena just minutes from St. Pete Beach.

White Castle taps Sarasota firm for 1st fully automated airport kiosk

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Interior of Boston Logan Airport with travelers at check-in and an inset photo of a White Castle–branded Just Baked automated food kiosk.

White Castle partnered with a Sarasota tech firm to launch its first fully automated airport kiosk serving hot Sliders around the clock.

City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?

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Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa is putting its police HQ on the market for $36M — here’s why the city is selling and what comes next.

Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete

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A twilight aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 46-story Residences at 400 Central tower illuminated; Michael Saunders & Company logo displayed on the right.

Michael Saunders & Company will open a new office at 400 Central, adding another major tenant to the landmark St. Pete tower.

Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants

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An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a partnership with Clique Hospitality.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections

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Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and student engagement.