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Rays Outline Housing, Workforce Plans Tied to Tampa Ballpark

August 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Renderings show the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed Forever Home development, including a new ballpark, office buildings, landscaped public spaces and pedestrian bridges connecting the mixed-use district.

The proposed plan extends community benefits beyond the stadium district.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Walmart Finally Bringing Tap-to-Pay to Tampa Bay Stores

August 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Walmart store entrance with the retailer’s blue facade and Walmart logo above the doors

Contactless payments are coming to all U.S. Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by year’s end.

Categories Business News, E-commerce, Hillsborough County, Retail, Tampa, Westshore

Rays Reach Definitive Agreements for $2.3 Billion Tampa Ballpark

August 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

New terms raise the Rays’ share to about 60% and cut the direct public contribution by $100 million.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Former Godfrey Hotel Site Approved for Hilton, 503 Apartments

August 20, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Rendering of the planned mixed-use redevelopment at the former Godfrey Hotel site on Rocky Point in Tampa.

Rocky Point’s vacant Godfrey site will become a mixed-use development with hotel, apartments and retail.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Rays Pick Builder as $2.3 Billion Stadium Moves Ahead

August 17, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Renderings show the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed Forever Home development, including a new ballpark, office buildings, landscaped public spaces and pedestrian bridges connecting the mixed-use district.

AECOM Hunt joins the project as the Rays push toward a September construction start.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Development Pipeline, Westshore

Four Firms Vie for TPA’s $150 Million Control Tower

August 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Tampa International Airport’s existing air traffic control tower rises behind an Airside shuttle and the Tampa Airport Marriott.

TPA has narrowed the field to four builders for its new air traffic control tower.

Categories Aviation, Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa International Airport, Top Story, Westshore

Westshore Plaza Owner Files Major Redevelopment Plans

August 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Westshore Plaza in Tampa, with AMC Theatres and restaurants along the mall’s exterior.

The 53-acre mall could add 1,765 homes, a hotel and a new 14-block street network.

Categories Business News, Commercial Real Estate, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Real Estate, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore

Carlson Proposes New City-Side Financing Plan for Rays Stadium

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Renderings show the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed Forever Home development, including a new ballpark, office buildings, landscaped public spaces and pedestrian bridges connecting the mixed-use district.

The proposal still needs four council votes as key repayment terms remain unresolved.

Categories Business News, Government, Hillsborough County, Mixed-Use, Tampa, Tampa Bay Rays, Top Story, Westshore

Bloomin’ Brands’ Outback Turnaround Is Starting To Show

August 10, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of an Outback Steakhouse restaurant with the chain’s red logo above the entrance.

Outback sales rose as higher checks offset lower traffic while Bloomin’ cut costs and debt.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Leadership, Public Companies, Tampa, Tampa Bay Top Companies, Top Story, Westshore

Initial Raymond James Stadium upgrade would require $73M in public funding

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Aerial view of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa with its red seats, football field and pirate ship visible.

The plan includes new seating, elevator and escalator replacements, and a visiting-team locker room.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Sports, Tampa, Top Story, Westshore
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