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

Jabil cuts emissions 47% since 2019

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.

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.

Pink-painted buildings mark next step for Roche Bobois tower

Chuck Merlis February 16, 2026

Downtown St. Pete apartments are set for demolition as a $200M condo tower advances.

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

An aerial view shows the 56-unit apartment community at 915 Ariana Street in Lakeland that sold for $10 million, according to Colliers.

56-unit Lakeland community sells for $10M

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The seller expanded the property in 2024 before the $10M sale.

Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates Isla Maritime trailer and salvage equipment parked beside a sailboat on a trailer in Port Richey.

Isla Maritime trailer and salvage equipment parked beside a sailboat on a trailer in Port Richey.

Isla Maritime opens Port Richey headquarters as Pasco growth accelerates

Chuck Merlis February 11, 2026

Marine salvage firm Isla Maritime establishes Gulf Coast headquarters in Port Richey.

Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land Aerial view of Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, showing pools, golf course and resort buildings.

Aerial view of Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, showing pools, golf course and resort buildings.

Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land

Chuck Merlis February 10, 2026

The $8.5M deal tees up 118 townhomes and new retail near SR-54.

Palm Pavilion sells for $23M, split between buyers Palm Pavilion Restaurant on Clearwater Beach at 10 Bay Esplanade

Palm Pavilion sells for $23M, split between buyers

Chuck Merlis February 10, 2026

$23M closing splits Palm Pavilion’s restaurant and inn between Beachside and McKibbon.

Village On The Isle pays $21.5M for Venice property Village On The Isle sign outside the nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, Florida.

Village On The Isle pays $21.5M for Venice property

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

A full campus and a wait list drive Village On The Isle’s $21.5M land purchase in Venice.

Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026 A Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More storefront

Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

The Dunedin franchisor is using AI to speed production without losing the human touch.

Why childcare matters to Pinellas employers A parent and young child sit across from each other at a table with books and a laptop during a childcare or early learning setting.

A parent and young child sit across from each other at a table with books and a laptop during a childcare or early learning setting.

Why childcare matters to Pinellas employers

Contributed Content February 4, 2026

Reliable childcare underpins workforce stability, employer retention and long-term economic health across Pinellas County.

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.