Hillsborough County

WM plans $88M recycling facility in East Ybor Rendering of Waste Management’s planned automated recycling facility in East Ybor, showing a long warehouse building with truck access and support structures.

Rendering of Waste Management’s planned automated recycling facility in East Ybor, showing a long warehouse building with truck access and support structures.

WM plans $88M recycling facility in East Ybor

Chuck Merlis January 16, 2026

WM of Florida is planning an $88 million redevelopment of its Tampa material recovery facility site in...

Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.

Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.

Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years

Chuck Merlis December 29, 2025

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy...

Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile care Rendering of Lions World Vision Institute’s planned Vision Health Center interior in Ybor City, showing a reception area, exam spaces and families receiving care.

Rendering of Lions World Vision Institute’s planned Vision Health Center interior in Ybor City, showing a reception area, exam spaces and families receiving care.

Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile care

Chuck Merlis December 28, 2025

After years of mobile screenings, Lions World Vision Institute is building a permanent vision care hub to...

Tampa healthcare facility sells for $21M Exterior of the healthcare facility at 3000 University Center Drive in Tampa

Tampa healthcare facility sells for $21M

Chuck Merlis December 16, 2025

A $21M sale highlights continued investor interest in Tampa Bay healthcare real estate

$2.6M deal completes full West Tampa block McDill Columbus Plaza at 2700 N MacDill Avenue in West Tampa

$2.6M deal completes full West Tampa block

Chuck Merlis December 16, 2025

A $2.6M sale completes a full block assembly at one of West Tampa’s key intersections.

$34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens in East Tampa Aerial view of the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in East Tampa showing solar panels on the roof and surrounding neighborhood

Aerial view of the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in East Tampa showing solar panels on the roof and surrounding neighborhood

$34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens in East Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 15, 2025

East Tampa’s $34.7M Fair Oaks Recreation Center opens as a major community investment heading into 2026.

The economic impact of the Fed’s latest rate cut on Tampa Bay A view of downtown Tampa along the river with an inset photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adjusting his glasses.

A view of downtown Tampa along the river with an inset photo of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adjusting his glasses.

The economic impact of the Fed’s latest rate cut on Tampa Bay

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Here is how the Fed’s latest rate cut could shape Tampa Bay’s housing market, business activity and...

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2...

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

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.

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

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown...

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