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136,714-SF spec warehouse planned at New Tampa Commerce Center Rendering of the planned 136,714-square-foot warehouse at New Tampa Commerce Center in Thonotosassa near U.S. 301 and Interstate 75.

Rendering of the planned 136,714-square-foot warehouse at New Tampa Commerce Center in Thonotosassa near U.S. 301 and Interstate 75.

136,714-SF spec warehouse planned at New Tampa Commerce Center

Chuck Merlis March 9, 2026

New Tampa Commerce Center plans a 136,714-SF spec warehouse near I-75 and U.S. 301.

Dalí Museum plans $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg Dalí Museum expansion rendering in downtown St. Petersburg

Dalí Museum expansion rendering in downtown St. Petersburg

Dalí Museum plans $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 10, 2026

Dalí Museum unveils plans for a $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion Rendering of Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant expansion showing new treatment structures, piping and storage systems.

Rendering of Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant expansion showing new treatment structures, piping and storage systems.

Tampa Bay Water starts $181 million plant expansion

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

The expansion adds 12.5 mgd by 2028 under existing river withdrawal permits.

SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard Exterior of SoHo Saloon at 410 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa’s SoHo district.

Exterior of SoHo Saloon at 410 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa’s SoHo district.

SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Cracked concrete wall painted with the U.S. and Iranian flags facing each other

Bryan Stern’s Grey Bull Rescue positions for evacuations amid Iran escalation

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Airspace disruptions prompt Tampa-based Greybull to position for evacuations.

Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut Gretchen Bauer with Christian Cowan and guests at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 runway show

Gretchen Bauer with Christian Cowan and guests at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 runway show

Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier...

Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field Executive Suite hospitality space at Tropicana Field

Executive Suite hospitality space at Tropicana Field

Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

Privately funded upgrades reshape premium spaces before April 6 opener.

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Lower rates and rising luxury inventory reshape Tampa Bay’s spring housing market.

Downtown Tampa student housing tower sells for $21.8M, nearly 5x 2017 price 220 Madison, a 12-story student housing tower in downtown Tampa, sold for $21.8 million.

220 Madison, a 12-story student housing tower in downtown Tampa, sold for $21.8 million.

Downtown Tampa student housing tower sells for $21.8M, nearly 5x 2017 price

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

A 12-story student housing tower four blocks from the University of Tampa has sold for $21.8 million,...

Roche Bobois penthouse sets Tampa Bay condo record at $13.2M Rendering of the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower planned for downtown St. Petersburg.

Rendering of the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower planned for downtown St. Petersburg.

Roche Bobois penthouse sets Tampa Bay condo record at $13.2M

Chuck Merlis February 26, 2026

$13.2M pre-sale sets new Tampa Bay condo pricing benchmark.