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What a Growing Water Shortage Means for Pinellas County Into 2027

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of waterfront homes, waterways and neighborhoods across Pinellas County, Florida.

Businesses and property owners face months of tighter watering rules and $193 fines.

Categories Business News, Government, Pinellas County, Resilience, Top Story

Tampa Development Projects Could Face Higher Permit Costs

September 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Construction cranes rise above a multistory building under construction against a pink sunset sky.

Proposed changes would raise project fees as the city works to close Construction Services shortfalls.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Government, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story

ZooTampa’s $75M Deal Moves Forward as Five Tampa Institutions Seek Another $90M

September 17, 2026September 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Safari Africa entrance at ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa

Commissioners voted 5-2 as six Tampa institutions seek a combined $165 million.

Categories Business News, Government, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Top Story, Travel & Recreation

Hillsborough Projects $367M Property Tax Revenue Loss Under Amendment

September 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.

The proposed amendment could cut county property tax revenue 23.2% by fiscal 2029.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Government, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure, Tampa, Top Story

Coast Guard Issues $60M to Rebuild St. Petersburg Waterfront

September 1, 2026August 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Coast Guard crew members stand aboard a cutter decorated with signal flags and patriotic bunting.

The project will replace hurricane-damaged facilities and prepare the base for new cutters.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Government, Infrastructure, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Transportation

Rays Stadium Deal Clears Tampa by One Vote After Years of Failed Plans

August 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s $80 million depends on development around the ballpark generating new taxable value.

Categories Business News, Government, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Sports, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Carlson Proposes New City-Side Financing Plan for Rays Stadium

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Renderings show the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed Forever Home development, including a new ballpark, office buildings, landscaped public spaces and pedestrian bridges connecting the mixed-use district.

The proposal still needs four council votes as key repayment terms remain unresolved.

Categories Business News, Government, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Duke Warns St. Pete After Agreement Expires

August 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Two Duke Energy technicians stand beside a company truck and wind turbines.

The expired contract puts $24.2 million in city revenue and utility rules in question.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Government, Pinellas County, Public Companies, St. Petersburg, Top Story

Proposal would convert Port Richey hotel into 122 apartments

August 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Pool courtyard at the La Vista Inn in Port Richey, the hotel proposed for conversion into a 122-unit apartment community.

An aging U.S. 19 hotel could be repurposed into a 122-unit apartment community in Port Richey.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Government, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Top Story

Blame Game: Carlson and City Hall trade fire over Rays stadium deal

July 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Renderings show the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed Forever Home development, including a new ballpark, office buildings, landscaped public spaces and pedestrian bridges connecting the mixed-use district.

The fight over the Rays stadium deal has shifted from the field to Tampa City Hall.

Categories Business News, Government, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore
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