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Why childcare matters to Pinellas employers

March 2, 2026February 4, 2026 by Contributed Content

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.

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

February 2, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

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

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

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay define how they grow next

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Historic Boys & Girls Club building in Tampa Bay, photographed in the early years of the organization.An early Boys & Girls Club site in Tampa Bay. Founded in 1926, the organization marks 100 years of youth development in 2026.

At 100, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay clarify how discipline, data, and workforce strategy shape their next chapter.

Largo issues RFP for 14-acre City Hall redevelopment

January 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

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

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

How Pinellas County allocates tourism tax dollars

January 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

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

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

Blake outlines office execution plan in Gas Plant bid

January 23, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Conceptual rendering of a mixed-use office development proposed for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg.

Blake Investment Partners details its office delivery plan for the Historic Gas Plant District.

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

January 21, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

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

Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In 2025, tourism-generated dollars returned nearly $155 million directly into Pinellas County communities, … Read more