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The Sail Plaza Is Likely Getting a New Operator, New Food Concepts

August 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
The Sail Plaza waterfront bar and Big Ray’s Fish Camp outside the Tampa Convention Center in downtown Tampa

Sodexo Live leads four bidders proposing new food concepts and at least $5 million in investment.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality, Tampa, Top Story, Tourism

Vendor to Pay $1.2M Rent for Clearwater Beach Sites

August 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Entrance to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, framed by palm trees and the blue Pier 60 sign.

Fields will combine Pier 60 and Barefoot Beach House concessions under a five-year deal.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, Tourism

Developer pitches 144-room hotel for Clearwater Beach landmark

July 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Palm Pavilion Inn on Clearwater Beach with street-level entrance

Proposal would replace the inn with a larger hotel while preserving the Palm Pavilion restaurant.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Pinellas County, Retail & Hospitality

North Greenwood Container Mall gets $500,000 funding boost

July 9, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the proposed North Greenwood Container Mall featuring shipping-container retail buildings and a central courtyard.

Funding advances plans for Clearwater’s shipping-container retail and food hall.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Pinellas County, Retail, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story

New Hyatt Hotel planned near Sarasota Bay

June 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the Hyatt Centric Harborside lobby showing lounge seating, coastal-inspired design and reception area.

The 174-room Hyatt Centric will add hotel rooms, event space and dining near Sarasota Bay.

Categories Business News, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Sarasota County, Top Story

Hotel near future USF stadium sells for $23.5M

September 1, 2026June 9, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior view of the Home2 Suites by Hilton at 11606 McKinley Drive near the University of South Florida in Tampa.

The 106-room hotel sits near USF’s future stadium and sold for $23.5 million.

Categories Business News, One Liners, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, University Area, University of South Florida

J.C. Newman plans $19M transformation of Sanchez y Haya Building

June 4, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Historic East Tampa building slated for inn, restaurant and cigar lounge under $19M project.

Categories Business News, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story, Ybor City

Marriott Tribute hotel planned in John’s Pass

May 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the proposed Marriott Tribute hotel in John’s Pass with balconies, retail space and rooftop amenities.

John’s Pass could get its first major hotel inside the village itself.

Categories Business News, Madeira Beach, Pinellas County, Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story

Marriott-branded Luce to open on St. Pete Beach

May 26, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of The Luce Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel on St. Pete Beach at sunset

The Luce opens June 11 with dining, event space and resort-style amenities.

Categories Business News, Pinellas County, Retail & Hospitality, St. Pete Beach, Tourism

North Greenwood Container Mall targets 2027 opening

May 19, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the proposed North Greenwood Container Mall featuring shipping-container retail buildings and a central courtyard.

Containers could arrive later this year for North Greenwood’s planned retail village.

Categories Business News, Clearwater, Economic Development, Infrastructure & Development, Pinellas County, Retail & Hospitality, Top Story
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