Hillsborough County

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Rays, Tampa outline $2.3B stadium framework Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Rays, Tampa outline $2.3B stadium framework

Chuck Merlis April 9, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays and Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa and related agencies have outlined a...

Rays file permit for Dale Mabry work as funding questions remain Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Rays file permit for Dale Mabry work as funding questions remain

Chuck Merlis April 9, 2026

Rays file permit for HCC campus work as stadium funding questions remain.

Madison Building in downtown Tampa sells for $15 million Madison Building, a 12-story office tower at 412 E. Madison St. in downtown Tampa

Madison Building, a 12-story office tower at 412 E. Madison St. in downtown Tampa

Madison Building in downtown Tampa sells for $15 million

Chuck Merlis April 9, 2026

Downtown Tampa’s Madison Building sells for $15M to Casper-led buyer.

Tampa Bay leads Florida job growth as unemployment rises Tampa, Florida, USA downtown skyline.

Tampa, Florida, USA downtown skyline.

Tampa Bay leads Florida job growth as unemployment rises

Chuck Merlis April 9, 2026

Tampa Bay led Florida job growth while unemployment increased across the region.

Temple Terrace apartment complex sells with $33M loan Exterior view of Summit West Apartments in Temple Terrace

Exterior view of Summit West Apartments in Temple Terrace

Temple Terrace apartment complex sells with $33M loan

Chuck Merlis April 2, 2026

Summit West Apartments sold for $36.4M as New York investor enters Tampa market.

Rome Yard Phase 4 timeline extended for lender requirements Rendering of Rome Yard mixed-use development in West Tampa along the Hillsborough River

Rendering of Rome Yard mixed-use development in West Tampa along the Hillsborough River

Rome Yard Phase 4 timeline extended for lender requirements

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Lease changes extend timeline as Phase 4 moves toward construction.

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals Hillsborough County Public Schools headquarters building entrance in Tampa

Hillsborough County Public Schools headquarters building entrance in Tampa

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

New policy would require RFPs for district real estate deals

Rays stadium roof shows $300M gap in new analysis Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Rays stadium roof shows $300M gap in new analysis

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

New analysis finds $300M gap in Rays stadium roof design.

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo Rendering of Joe & The Juice planned for South Howard Avenue in Tampa’s SoHo district

Rendering of Joe & The Juice planned for South Howard Avenue in Tampa’s SoHo district

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Joe & The Juice will enter Tampa at the former Fresh Kitchen site, reflecting demand for lifestyle...

Tampa entrepreneur Gary Hartfield enters mayor’s race Hartfield,Gary

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Tampa entrepreneur Gary Hartfield enters mayor’s race

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

Hartfield joins Tampa mayor race with focus on housing and small business.