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Voters to decide Hillsborough school tax extension

May 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Historic Hillsborough County school building with clock tower and brick façade, representing district facilities funded by the half-penny sales tax.

Voters will decide whether to renew the school half-penny tax in November 2026.

Categories Business News, Education, Education, Government, Hillsborough County

Clearwater left in the dark on Scientology-linked entertainment project

May 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of EVO Entertainment cinema complex planned for downtown Clearwater with large LED facade and glass entrance

City officials say the $50M EVO project has no formal proposal or approvals.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Commercial Real Estate, Government, Pinellas Park, Top Story, Uncategorized

Publix may need 100 jobs in Polk to qualify for tax break

May 1, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Publix technology campus building in downtown Lakeland

The proposed incentive covers Publix’s downtown Lakeland technology campus.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Government, Major Employers, Polk County, Top Story

Jane Castor endorses Ken Welch as St. Pete race takes shape

April 29, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch hold baseballs on the field at a Tampa Bay Rays game

Castor backs Welch days after Crist files, signaling early alignment in the race.

Categories Business News, Local Government, St. Petersburg

Salcines Park reopens after $1.4M West Tampa renovation

April 28, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance to Salcines Park in West Tampa following $1.4 million renovation

West Tampa park reopens after $1.4M renovation funded by CRA.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Local Government, Tampa, Tampa Development Pipeline

FDOT commits $31M to operate Tampa Bay traffic control system

April 22, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of downtown Tampa with highways and skyline

FDOT District 7 awarded Iteris a five-year, $31M contract to operate Tampa Bay’s traffic center across five counties.

Categories Business News, Economic impact, Government, Infrastructure & Development, Top Story

Villages of Amazon South expansion faces denial in Parrish

April 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Conceptual rendering of mixed-use village center at Villages of Amazon South in Parrish

Planning panel backs denial of Parrish expansion over density and infrastructure concerns.

Categories Infrastructure & Development, Local Government, Manatee/Sarasota, Real Estate

Pinellas set to vote on $205M Phillies stadium deal

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of expanded outfield concourse with seating and fan gathering areas

County vote advances $205M Phillies deal as city review moves in parallel.

Categories Economic Growth, Local Government, Pinellas County, Sports Tags right

Goodwill fills final 54K SF at former Tervis HQ in Venice

April 29, 2026April 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of former Tervis headquarters industrial campus in Venice now fully leased by Goodwill Industries-Manasota

Goodwill fills final space at Venice’s former Tervis headquarters, reaching full occupancy.

Categories Economic Growth, Industrial Development, Manatee/Sarasota, Real Estate Tags Left

Delayed $21.8M Tampa police annex returns to council

April 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of Tampa Police Department evidence and forensics annex exterior

Delayed $21.8M Tampa police annex returns for review and funding approval.

Categories Business News, Infrastructure & Development, Local Government Tags Left
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