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National firms back $6.8B Gas Plant District proposal Rendering of a proposed redevelopment concept for St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, showing a large public venue, green space and surrounding development.

Rendering of a proposed redevelopment concept for St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, showing a large public venue, green space and surrounding development.

National firms back $6.8B Gas Plant District proposal

Chuck Merlis January 12, 2026

National firms and local organizations line up behind a $6.8B Gas Plant District redevelopment proposal.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 1: Jabil Aerial view of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River highlighting Tampa Bay’s corporate core, featured in TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series on Jabil.

Aerial view of downtown Tampa along the Hillsborough River highlighting Tampa Bay’s corporate core, featured in TBBW’s Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay series on Jabil.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 1: Jabil

Chuck Merlis December 17, 2025

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking...

St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina

St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight

Chuck Merlis December 15, 2025

As St. Petersburg adds new condo inventory, Tampa’s market remains tight heading into 2026.

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable...

Pasadena set for 76 new homes just minutes from St. Pete Beach Aerial view of St. Pete Beach and the historic Don CeSar hotel with an inset rendering of a new two story home planned for Mattamy Homes’ SeaWinds community in Pasadena.

Aerial view of St. Pete Beach and the historic Don CeSar hotel with an inset rendering of a new two story home planned for Mattamy Homes’ SeaWinds community in Pasadena.

Pasadena set for 76 new homes just minutes from St. Pete Beach

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025

A new coastal neighborhood called SeaWinds will bring 76 homes to Pasadena just minutes from St. Pete...

Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete A twilight aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 46-story Residences at 400 Central tower illuminated; Michael Saunders & Company logo displayed on the right.

Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Michael Saunders & Company will open a new office at 400 Central, adding another major tenant to...

Demolition to begin for $125M mixed-use project in downtown St. Pete Three image collage showing the Gallery Haus tower, a rooftop lounge and the pool deck.

Three image collage showing the Gallery Haus tower, a rooftop lounge and the pool deck.

Demolition to begin for $125M mixed-use project in downtown St. Pete

Chuck Merlis December 5, 2025

Demolition will start soon for Gallery Haus, a $125M mixed use tower planned for downtown St. Pete.

400 Central clears inspections, begins move-ins in downtown St. Pete A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

400 Central clears inspections, begins move-ins in downtown St. Pete

Chuck Merlis December 3, 2025

400 Central has cleared city inspections and is ready to welcome its first residents to downtown St....

Speedway gas station canopy and fuel pumps at a retail location.

37,000 surcharge-free ATMs will be available nationwide after rollout

Chuck Merlis December 2, 2025

More than 2,500 new Speedway ATMs will expand the surcharge-free Co-op ATM Network to over 37,000 locations...

St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.