Hillsborough County

Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory

Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory

Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Tampa-based Operation Phoenix launches its first relief mission, delivering lifesaving aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.

Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.

From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.

Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.

Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales

Chuck Merlis October 27, 2025

Aston Martin partners with Ryan Serhant’s brokerage to lead sales and marketing for its new oceanfront residences...

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of...

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.

The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

Chuck Merlis October 28, 2025

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center...

Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.

Aerial view of a newly built Pollo Campero restaurant in West Tampa, located next to a Chipotle and across from a Target and Lowe’s shopping center on West Waters Avenue. Several cars are parked in the lot under a bright, sunny sky.

Investors snap up West Tampa Pollo Campero for $3M

Chuck Merlis October 24, 2025

A $3.06 million sale of Pollo Campero highlights rising investor confidence in Tampa’s restaurant real estate market.

New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.

Avenue Lofts building in Seminole Heights, with Con Amor co-owners Kayla Chang and Taylor Dillon holding an “Opening Soon” banner outside their upcoming restaurant.

New Mexican restaurant set to spice up Seminole Heights

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

Seminole Heights is getting a new spot for handmade tortillas and modern Mexican flavor as Con Amor...

Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

A $136 million mixed-use project will transform Hyde Park’s Bayshore gateway with new residences, a boutique hotel...

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

Tampa investor Clark Lunt redefines the yardstick of success, showing young professionals how to build wealth that...

Inside Jackson’s Bistro’s Harbour Island transformation Exterior and interior views of Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island showing the waterfront restaurant amid a major renovation and redesign in Tampa.