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From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.

Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.

From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at Tampa Bay’s ANNIKA tournament he ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge sign at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, and a golfer taking a swing on the course under clear skies.

he ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge sign at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, and a golfer taking a swing on the course under clear skies.

Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at Tampa Bay’s ANNIKA tournament

Chuck Merlis October 28, 2025

Kai Trump and WNBA star Caitlin Clark bring star power and new audiences to Tampa Bay’s premier...

Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table

Melting Pot at Home fondue packages beside a pot of melted cheese with bread and vegetables arranged on a table

Tampa-based Melting Pot brings fondue to grocery stores nationwide

Chuck Merlis October 28, 2025

Melting Pot brings its signature fondue to Publix shelves in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date.

South Sarasota gets new 325-unit luxury apartment complex Rendering of Tapestry Sarasota, a four-story luxury apartment community developed by Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors near Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota, featuring modern coastal architecture, palm-lined streets, and resort-style design elements.

Rendering of Tapestry Sarasota, a four-story luxury apartment community developed by Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors near Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota, featuring modern coastal architecture, palm-lined streets, and resort-style design elements.

South Sarasota gets new 325-unit luxury apartment complex

Chuck Merlis October 27, 2025

Arlington Properties and Battery Global Advisors are bringing Tapestry Sarasota, a 325-unit luxury apartment complex, to South...

Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay Nov. 4 with new restaurant Exterior of a Bojangles restaurant in Pinellas Park, featuring the signature red “Bo” logo on a white building with an orange awning and tree in the foreground.

Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay Nov. 4 with new restaurant

Chuck Merlis October 28, 2025

Bojangles opens its first Tampa Bay restaurant in Pinellas Park on November 4, expanding its Southern roots...

Tampa General expands in Citrus County with new 53-acre site A site plan rendering shows Tampa General Hospital’s planned Citrus Hills expansion, including a 120-bed tower, a 120,000-square-foot medical office building, a central energy plant, and a helicopter pad adjacent to the existing emergency department.

A site plan rendering shows Tampa General Hospital’s planned Citrus Hills expansion, including a 120-bed tower, a 120,000-square-foot medical office building, a central energy plant, and a helicopter pad adjacent to the existing emergency department.

Tampa General expands in Citrus County with new 53-acre site

Chuck Merlis October 27, 2025

Tampa General Hospital expands its TGH North network with a 53-acre property in Citrus Hills to bring...

Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.

Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.

Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales

Chuck Merlis October 27, 2025

Aston Martin partners with Ryan Serhant’s brokerage to lead sales and marketing for its new oceanfront residences...

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of...

Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.

A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.

Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants

Chuck Merlis October 27, 2025

EVO’s new tenants bring wellness-focused energy to downtown St. Pete, leaving just one retail space available.

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.