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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.

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.

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.

Exterior of Northside Square, a three-story office building along U.S. 19 in Clearwater, Florida, sold for $5.8M.

Clearwater office building sells for $5.8M on U.S. 19

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

A 49,944 SF Clearwater office building sold for $5.8M with 96% occupancy.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.

Exterior view of Largo City Hall, the municipal campus targeted for redevelopment under a newly issued RFP.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment

Chuck Merlis January 27, 2026

Largo issued an RFP to redevelop its 14-acre 201 Highland Ave municipal campus.

How Pinellas County allocates tourism tax dollars Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront skyline reflecting tourism funded infrastructure and development.

Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront skyline reflecting tourism funded infrastructure and development.

How Pinellas County allocates tourism tax dollars

Chuck Merlis January 27, 2026

Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott spoke with TBBW about how tourism tax dollars are allocated.

Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg showing waterfront, high-rise buildings and marina, highlighting how tourism dollars support local infrastructure and growth.

Aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg showing waterfront, high-rise buildings and marina, highlighting how tourism dollars support local infrastructure and growth.

Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects

Chuck Merlis January 21, 2026

Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025...

Beachside Hospitality acquires Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar on Clearwater Beach with its iconic roadside sign and palm trees