Skip to content
  • News
    • Commercial Districts
  • Growth & Development
  • Real Estate
  • Private Markets
  • Hospitality
  • Technology
  • Events
    • CEO Connect
    • Apogee Awards
    • Women Who Win
    • Philanthropists of the Year
  • Magazine
  • About
    • Contact

Chuck Merlis

Rays Reach Definitive Agreements for $2.3 Billion Tampa Ballpark

August 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

New terms raise the Rays’ share to about 60% and cut the direct public contribution by $100 million.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

PIE Rental-Car Revenue to Rise 43.6% Under New Contracts

August 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport sign outside PIE in Pinellas County.

New five-year rental-car agreements are expected to bring PIE $28.2 million.

Categories Aviation, Business News, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Top Story, Travel & Recreation

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center Opens in Lutz

August 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Reception and waiting area at the MS & Neuromuscular Center of Excellence in Lutz.

The Clearwater-based specialty practice expands with infusion services and clinical research.

Categories Business News, Health Care, Hillsborough County

East Ybor Industrial Site Approved for Tampa General Campus

August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

Tampa General’s expansion will transform an industrial site into a medical campus with new mixed uses.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Health Care, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story, Ybor City

Former Godfrey Hotel Site Approved for Hilton, 503 Apartments

September 2, 2026August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the planned mixed-use redevelopment at the former Godfrey Hotel site on Rocky Point in Tampa.

Rocky Point’s vacant Godfrey site will become a mixed-use development with hotel, apartments and retail.

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

Tampa’s SoFresh Expands to Valrico

August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Interior of a SoFresh fast-casual restaurant with digital menu boards, ordering kiosks, green branding, seating area and wall mural.

The Tampa fast-casual brand is joining Lithia Crossing as the shopping center adds new tenants.

Categories Brandon, Business News, Hillsborough County, Restaurants, Small Business, Tampa Restaurant Openings, Top Story

Vacant Citrus Park Site Set for 228 Apartments

September 2, 2026August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial map showing the proposed Citrus Park apartment development site along Sheldon Road near Citrus Park Drive in Tampa.

A vacant Sheldon Road site is moving toward a 228-unit apartment development near Citrus Park Town Center.

Categories Business News, Carrollwood, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Tampa

Moffitt Projects $2.6 Billion Impact From Speros Initiative

August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of the Speros campus in Pasco County showing modern research and medical buildings surrounded by roads, parking areas and undeveloped land.

FORGE wants to build a radiopharmaceutical industry at Speros, but committed capital is unclear.

Categories Business News, Dade City, Economic Development, Health Care, Pasco County, Top Story, Wesley Chapel

Gibsonton Chipotle, Dutch Bros. Property Sells for $7.1 Million

August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Dutch Bros. Coffee restaurant in Gibsonton

The restaurant property sold for nearly four times its September 2024 purchase price.

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

Riverview Chick-fil-A Site Hits Market for $5 Million

August 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Chick-fil-A sign against a blue sky with clouds

The restaurant is still under construction, but its 55-year lease makes the site an investment.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Riverview, Top Story
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page4 Page5 Page6 … Page86 Next →
TBBW Digital Edition
View Magazine Newsletter Advertise Contact

News

Business News Real Estate Retail Restaurants Technology Sports

Coverage

Deals Development Workforce Economy

TBBW

About Contact Privacy Terms

Follow

Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn

Newsletter Signup

Get Tampa Bay business news, deals and development updates.

Subscribe

© 2026 Tampa Bay Business and Wealth

Tampa Bay business news for executives and decision-makers.

Newsletter

Subscribe to TBBW Newsletter

Stay Connected

Facebook
X (Twitter)
YouTube
LinkedIn
Instagram
  • 1901 Ulmerton Road, Suite 100
  • Clearwater 33762
  • (727)-860-8229

APRIL MAGAZINE

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Digital Magazine Cover Open Digital Magazine
© 2026 • Built with GeneratePress