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Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

Council denies land use change for $136M Magnolia Hotel in Hyde Park.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The city wanted at least $36 million for the downtown site. Developers say the math likely didn’t...

Rays release first renderings of proposed Dale Mabry ballpark Exterior rendering of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Exterior rendering of the proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Rays release first renderings of proposed Dale Mabry ballpark

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

New renderings preview the Dale Mabry plan as negotiations and community sessions begin.

DeSantis backs Dale Mabry campus for Rays stadium Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference at Hillsborough College about a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference at Hillsborough College about a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

DeSantis backs Dale Mabry campus for Rays stadium

Chuck Merlis February 3, 2026

Florida signals support for the Dale Mabry campus as formal Rays stadium talks begin.

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.

Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans

Chuck Merlis November 4, 2025

The Rays want a 100-acre stadium district that could reshape Tampa Bay.

Inside Mayor Jane Castor’s plan to fix Tampa traffic Tampa Mayor Jane Castor smiles in a professional headshot, wearing a navy blazer, white blouse and glasses.

Inside Mayor Jane Castor’s plan to fix Tampa traffic

Chuck Merlis October 30, 2025

Mayor Jane Castor maps out how Tampa will manage growth through new transit, funding partnerships and smart...

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Exterior of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with “Home of the Krewe” signage and Buccaneers branding visible on a sunny day.

Tampa to host 2029 CFP National Championship

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Tampa will once again take the national stage as host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National...

Midtown Tampa lands TeamViewer as global tech firm’s U.S. base Composite image showing Midtown East’s exterior tower alongside its interior lobby and lounge space.