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Rays indicate plan to fund at least 50% of ballpark costs Aerial view of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Aerial view of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Rays indicate plan to fund at least 50% of ballpark costs

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

The Rays signal a 50% private funding target as Hillsborough reviews an early ballpark framework.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19 Exterior of Northside Square, a three-story office building along U.S. 19 in Clearwater, Florida, sold for $5.8M.

Exterior of Northside Square, a three-story office building along U.S. 19 in Clearwater, Florida, sold for $5.8M.

Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

A 49,944 SF Clearwater office building sold for $5.8M with 96% occupancy.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee Susan Ward prepares coffee at an espresso machine as Dave Ward looks on inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space.

Susan Ward prepares coffee at an espresso machine as Dave Ward looks on inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

How early choices around trust shaped Buddy Brew Coffee’s growth.

Revive Design expands to Orlando with 5,000 SF showroom Revive Design and Renovation’s new Orlando showroom interior featuring a marble reception desk and design workspace

Revive Design and Renovation’s new Orlando showroom interior featuring a marble reception desk and design workspace

Revive Design expands to Orlando with 5,000 SF showroom

Chuck Merlis January 30, 2026

Revive Design and Renovation opens a 5,000 SF Winter Park showroom, marking its first expansion beyond Tampa...

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Augusta, Georgia a 200-unit affordable housing community financed with a $14M HUD loan

Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Augusta, Georgia a 200-unit affordable housing community financed with a $14M HUD loan

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan

Chuck Merlis January 29, 2026

Churchill Stateside Group closed a $14M HUD loan to support affordable apartments in Georgia.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.

Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment

Chuck Merlis January 27, 2026

Largo issued an RFP to redevelop its 14-acre 201 Highland Ave municipal campus.

Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer...

ARK Ellison Horus names delivery team for Gas Plant District Rendering of the proposed Gas Plant District showing Innovation Hall and surrounding development in St. Petersburg.