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Look inside Saddlebrook’s $92M upgrade in Wesley Chapel
 |  Chuck Merlis

Saddlebrook Resort has finished a $92M renovation that updates its rooms, dining, golf and event spaces across 480 acres in Wesley Chapel.

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The renovated lobby at Saddlebrook Resort with a large chandelier, modern seating and a blue textured feature wall.
Whataburger kicks off Tampa expansion with $10K donation to Feeding Tampa Bay
 |  Chuck Merlis

Whataburger broke ground on its first Tampa Bay restaurant and donated $10K to Feeding Tampa Bay during a day of local visits.

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Whataburger leaders present a $10,000 donation check to Feeding Tampa Bay inside the Kenly Elementary media center.
The quiet work College HUNKS does for domestic violence victims
 |  Chuck Merlis

College HUNKS has been quietly moving survivors of domestic violence to safety across Tampa Bay and beyond.

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Two College HUNKS team members stand in front of a moving truck with their hands over their hearts beside text reading “We stand against domestic violence.”
Media veteran opens new production studio in Pinellas Park
 |  Chuck Merlis

Media veteran Chris Ingram has opened Gulfstream Video Studio in Pinellas Park, adding a new resource for Tampa Bay creators and businesses.

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Chris Ingram sitting on a director chair in front of the Gulfstream Video Studio LED wall.
Outback opening new Lakewood Ranch restaurant Nov. 11
 |  Chuck Merlis

Outback expands to Lakewood Ranch with new jobs, community giving and a nod to its Tampa beginnings.

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Exterior of Outback Steakhouse restaurant with red logo and stone facade
Florida grants millions to Johns Hopkins All Children’s for pediatric cancer research
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $7.5 million state grant will help Johns Hopkins All Children’s lead new advances in pediatric cancer research across Florida.

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State officials present a $7.5 million grant check to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to support pediatric cancer research.
Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand
 |  Chuck Merlis

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.

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Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.
Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at Tampa Bay’s ANNIKA tournament
 |  Chuck Merlis

Kai Trump and WNBA star Caitlin Clark bring star power and new audiences to Tampa Bay’s premier LPGA event at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

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he ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge sign at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, and a golfer taking a swing on the course under clear skies.
Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay Nov. 4 with new restaurant
 |  Chuck Merlis

Bojangles opens its first Tampa Bay restaurant in Pinellas Park on November 4, expanding its Southern roots across Florida.

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Exterior of a Bojangles restaurant in Pinellas Park, featuring the signature red “Bo” logo on a white building with an orange awning and tree in the foreground.
Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants
 |  Chuck Merlis

EVO’s new tenants bring wellness-focused energy to downtown St. Pete, leaving just one retail space available.

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A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.
Duke Energy Florida powers multifamily growth with energy-efficient incentive
 |  Chuck Merlis

Duke Energy Florida’s new ENERGY STAR incentive offers builders up to $1,000 per unit for energy-efficient multifamily housing.

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A modern multifamily housing complex with balconies and large windows, showing completed energy-efficient buildings next to new construction.
Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater
 |  Chuck Merlis

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

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Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.