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Chuck Merlis March 9, 2026

MacKechnie donation funds immunotherapy lab and supports new Tampa General tower project.

Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub Shriners International headquarters building on Rocky Point Drive in Tampa.

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Tampa-based Shriners grows AI research and plans Georgia Tech institute.

Village On The Isle pays $21.5M for Venice property Village On The Isle sign outside the nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, Florida.

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

A full campus and a wait list drive Village On The Isle’s $21.5M land purchase in Venice.

Why childcare matters to Pinellas employers 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.

Contributed Content March 2, 2026

Reliable childcare underpins workforce stability, employer retention and long-term economic health across Pinellas County.

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.

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How Tampa General evaluates and deploys new technology in patient care

USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B University of South Florida campus sign in Tampa highlighting USF’s $10B economic impact

Chuck Merlis January 26, 2026

A new report finds USF generates nearly $10B in annual economic impact across Florida.

Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion Aerial view of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City following a recent expansion.

Chuck Merlis January 16, 2026

Tampa-based investment drives a $43.1M expansion of an inpatient rehab facility in Oklahoma City.

Plans filed for two-story medical building in South Tampa The cleared site at 4040 Henderson Blvd. in South Tampa where plans have been filed for a two-story medical surgery center.

Chuck Merlis January 14, 2026

Plans show a two-story medical surgery center proposed along Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa.

BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

Chuck Merlis January 7, 2026

BayCare plans a $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Bay, backed by a $50M gift and opening in...

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.