One Liners Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Saint Leo president aims to build nation’s largest Catholic university Lion statue on the Saint Leo University campus with the university’s clock tower in the background

Chuck Merlis March 6, 2026

Saint Leo’s president outlines plans to scale enrollment and expand tech-focused programs.

Sarasota redevelopment site near hospital listed for $25M Aerial view of the 3.4-acre redevelopment site at 1425–1427 South Tamiami Trail near Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

A 3.4-acre site near Sarasota Memorial Hospital could bring hotel and residential development.

100-unit Wesley Chapel senior living community sold, rebranded American House Wesley Chapel senior living community at 30070 State Road 56 in Pasco County

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

Senior living property off State Road 56 changes ownership and expands regional portfolio.

Dalí Museum plans $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg Dalí Museum expansion rendering in downtown St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

Dalí Museum unveils plans for a $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg.

St. Pete advances $18M port lease referendum for tech hub expansion Rendering of proposed Maritime and Defense Technology Hub expansion at Port of St. Petersburg showing multi-story waterfront building with glass façade.

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

Voter approval would unlock federal funding and long-term financing for port expansion.

Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut Gretchen Bauer with Christian Cowan and guests at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 runway show

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier...

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.

$59M Bernie McCabe Courthouse opens for 2nd District Court of Appeal Interior ceremonial courtroom at the $59 million Bernie McCabe Courthouse, home of Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal in St. Petersburg.

Chuck Merlis February 25, 2026

New St. Petersburg courthouse becomes permanent home for Second DCA.

Jabil cuts emissions 47% since 2019 Jabil headquarters building in St. Petersburg, Florida

Chuck Merlis February 17, 2026

The St. Petersburg manufacturer nears its 2030 climate goal.

Pink-painted buildings mark next step for Roche Bobois tower Side-by-side image shows bright pink apartment buildings slated for demolition and a rendering of the proposed Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower in downtown St. Petersburg.