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Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal Exterior of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant with patio seating in Lutz, Florida.

Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

The deal reflects growing investor demand for passive net-lease assets.

Israeli medtech firm opens Palmetto HQ, plans 100 jobs Employees, business leaders and officials stand outside a new U.S. headquarters building during a ribbon-cutting event in Palmetto, Florida.

Employees, business leaders and officials stand outside a new U.S. headquarters building during a ribbon-cutting event in Palmetto, Florida.

Israeli medtech firm opens Palmetto HQ, plans 100 jobs

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

The new Palmetto headquarters combines manufacturing and surgeon training with plans to add about 100 jobs.

County sets conditions as Rays stadium talks advance Hillsborough County commissioners meet at the dais during a public session discussing next steps in Rays stadium negotiations.

Hillsborough County commissioners meet at the dais during a public session discussing next steps in Rays stadium negotiations.

County sets conditions as Rays stadium talks advance

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

A 7-0 vote keeps talks alive as commissioners spell out funding limits and next steps.

International Plaza set for major redevelopment Bay Street entrance at International Plaza in Tampa, where a major redevelopment is planned.

International Plaza set for major redevelopment

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

Plans include an open-air expansion, Bay Street updates and interior upgrades, with construction expected to begin in...

Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts Exterior of a Bahama Breeze restaurant at a Tampa Bay shopping center, where the location is slated for conversion to a new restaurant concept.

Exterior of a Bahama Breeze restaurant at a Tampa Bay shopping center, where the location is slated for conversion to a new restaurant concept.

Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts

Chuck Merlis February 3, 2026

Two Tampa Bay Bahama Breeze locations are expected to be converted to other restaurant concepts.

The quiet math behind Tampa real estate Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

The quiet math behind Tampa real estate

Contributed Content February 2, 2026

Why valuation has become the discipline holding Tampa real estate deals together as growth accelerates.

Rays indicate plan to fund at least 50% of ballpark costs Aerial view of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Aerial view of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Rays indicate plan to fund at least 50% of ballpark costs

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

The Rays signal a 50% private funding target as Hillsborough reviews an early ballpark framework.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How Tampa General evaluates and deploys new technology in patient care

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee Dave and Susan Ward laugh together while holding coffee cups inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space. Photo courtesy of Evan Smith.