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Inside the $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square
 |  Chuck Merlis

The $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square highlights investor demand and confidence in Florida’s retail real estate market.

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Five Below and Aldi storefronts at Buccaneer Square in Tampa, Florida
Duke Energy Florida powers multifamily growth with energy-efficient incentive
 |  Chuck Merlis

Duke Energy Florida’s new ENERGY STAR incentive offers builders up to $1,000 per unit for energy-efficient multifamily housing.

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A modern multifamily housing complex with balconies and large windows, showing completed energy-efficient buildings next to new construction.
Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater
 |  Chuck Merlis

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

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Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.
Midtown Tampa lands TeamViewer as global tech firm’s U.S. base
 |  Chuck Merlis

TeamViewer’s move to Midtown Tampa highlights the region’s growing appeal as a national hub for innovation, talent, and global business investment.

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Composite image showing Midtown East’s exterior tower alongside its interior lobby and lounge space.
Ceviche to open in Tampa’s International Plaza
 |  Chuck Merlis

Ceviche is returning to Tampa next summer with a new International Plaza location that celebrates its Spanish roots and modern design.

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Exterior rendering of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant at International Plaza in Tampa, showing modern architecture and outdoor seating.
Why is Solomon Partners doubling down on Tampa’s Water Street?
 |  Chuck Merlis

Solomon Partners’ expansion at Thousand & One drives Water Street Tampa’s premier office tower to 92% occupancy.

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Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa, home to Solomon Partners’ expanded lease.
Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler
 |  Chuck Merlis

Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Tampa Edition one of Florida’s best hotels, cementing the city’s place on the national luxury map.

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Aerial view of The Tampa Edition rooftop pool and terrace in Water Street Tampa, with the Condé Nast Traveler logo highlighting the hotel’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognition.
Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion
 |  Chuck Merlis

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise as a growing hub for financial talent and investment.

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A view of downtown Tampa’s skyline with the Wealth Warden Partners logo overlayed, representing the firm’s headquarters expansion and investment in the region’s financial sector.
St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity
 |  Chuck Merlis

St. Petersburg’s new $976 million budget sets a bold course for resilience, equity and sustainable growth across the city.

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Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.
Foot Locker to move its global headquarters to St. Pete
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Foot Locker will move its global headquarters from New York to St. Petersburg in 2025 as part of its strategic Lace Up Plan.

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Exterior of a Foot Locker retail store with the company’s red and white logo displayed above the entrance.