Hillsborough County

Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.

Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.

Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

A $3.06 million sale of Pollo Campero highlights rising investor confidence in Tampa’s restaurant real estate market.

New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.

Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.

New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

Seminole Heights is getting a new spot for handmade tortillas and modern Mexican flavor as Con Amor...

Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel

Chuck Merlis October 22, 2025

A $136 million mixed-use project will transform Hyde Park’s Bayshore gateway with new residences, a boutique hotel...

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

Tampa investor Clark Lunt redefines the yardstick of success, showing young professionals how to build wealth that...

Inside Jackson’s Bistro’s Harbour Island transformation Exterior and interior views of Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island showing the waterfront restaurant amid a major renovation and redesign in Tampa.

Exterior and interior views of Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island showing the waterfront restaurant amid a major renovation and redesign in Tampa.

Inside Jackson’s Bistro’s Harbour Island transformation

Chuck Merlis October 17, 2025

Jackson’s Bistro is reworking its Harbour Island waterfront as Tampa’s dining scene evolves toward refined, experience-driven restaurants.

Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant logo in teal featuring a crest above the restaurant’s name.

Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

Ceviche’s return to Tampa’s International Plaza isn’t just a comeback. It’s a masterclass in strategy, collaboration and...

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom? Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

What’s driving Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism boom?

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

Tampa Bay’s $1.2 billion tourism surge reveals what’s driving the region’s fastest-growing industry.

Ceviche to open in Tampa’s International Plaza Exterior rendering of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant at International Plaza in Tampa, showing modern architecture and outdoor seating.