Chuck Merlis

Meet TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year

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TBBW’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year honorees stand together on stage during the annual awards event.

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth announces the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year and opens nominations for 2026.

Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales

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Rendering of Hotel ORA’s rooftop pool deck at sunset, featuring palm trees, lounge chairs, and an illuminated stage.

Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA project surpasses $200M in sales, setting the stage for a new era of downtown luxury.

National design-build firm announces East Coast hub in Tampa

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Downtown Tampa skyline at sunset, featuring illuminated buildings and the city’s major roadways.

LGE Design Build, a leading architecture, engineering and construction firm based in Phoenix and Dallas, has opened a new office in Tampa as part of its national expansion. The office at 442 W. Kennedy Blvd. will serve as the company’s East Coast hub. LGE enters Florida with nearly 500,000 square feet of logistics development projects … Read more

Hyde Park residents push back on Magnolia Hotel proposal

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Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Residents voice concerns over the scale, parking and flood risks tied to the proposed Magnolia Hotel and Residences in Hyde Park.