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USF Unveils New AI and Cybersecurity College Building

October 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Architectural rendering of the proposed USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing building in Tampa.

The new Tampa campus building will give the growing college a permanent home near USF’s main entrance.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Business News, Economic Development, Education, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story, University of South Florida

Construction Begins on 26 Affordable Townhomes in Lealman

October 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Two-story townhomes with balconies, landscaped front yards and a sidewalk along a residential street.

Lealman Heights will bring 26 townhomes for families seeking affordable homeownership.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg

Clearwater Sports Campus Plans $300 Million Expansion

October 12, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Architectural rendering of the proposed indoor fieldhouse at Clearwater Sports & Recreation Campus

A new indoor fieldhouse adds basketball, volleyball and more to the planned sports destination.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Economic Development, Pinellas County, Sports, Travel & Recreation

New Apartments Come Online at St. Pete’s $1 Billion Echelon City Center

October 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
ClearView apartment community at Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg

The latest piece of the $1 billion Echelon City Center is now complete in St. Petersburg.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Mixed-Use, Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Tampa Electric Plans $1B in Battery Projects as Data Center Interest Grows

October 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rows of server racks and network cables inside a data center

TECO would add four 150-megawatt batteries if large customers commit to long-term service.

Categories Business News, Data Centers, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure, Tampa, Top Story

120-Acre Land Deal Could Bring New Hospital Campus to Manatee County

September 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Map showing land along State Road 64 and Interstate 75 in Manatee County planned for Sarasota Memorial expansion

The nearly $60 million acquisition would make room for an ER, medical offices and future hospital.

Categories Bradenton, Business News, Economic Development, Health Care, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

Hundreds of Apartments Are Coming to a Former Raytheon Site in St. Petersburg

September 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the landscaped courtyard planned for the Azalea Cay apartment community in St. Petersburg

The 341-unit project includes 102 workforce and affordable homes and $11.25 million in public funding.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Housing, Pinellas County, Real Estate, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Tampa Leads U.S. in Small-Bay Industrial Market as Rents Climb

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of a large industrial district with warehouses, manufacturing buildings, roads and parking lots.

Limited new supply is colliding with strong demand for Tampa’s smaller industrial spaces.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Industrial Development, Real Estate, Tampa

More Than $100 Million Invested in Tampa-Area Aerospace Manufacturing

September 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Commercial aircraft inside an aerospace manufacturing and maintenance facility

FAA approval moves a $100 million-plus aircraft engine investment into production.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story

St. Petersburg Startup Ecosystem Expands With New Tech Hub

September 17, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Embarc Collective headquarters illuminated at night in Tampa

A five-year commitment gives Pinellas tech founders a new home base and access to investors.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Top Story
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