Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan

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International Plaza shopping mall in Tampa, Florida, where Simon Property Group refinanced the property with a new institutional loan

International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.

Tampa ranks 2nd among top U.S. retail markets in 2025

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, office towers and surrounding commercial development.

Tampa placed second nationwide in CoStar’s 2025 ranking of the top U.S. retail markets, reflecting durable fundamentals and steady demand.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 4: Publix

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Downtown Tampa skyline along the Hillsborough River with an overlay reading “Biggest Companies in Tampa Bay: Publix.”

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

Future of Davis Islands’ Mirasol hinges on Jan. 15 vote

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Historic Mirasol building on Davis Islands shown alongside archival photo as Tampa City Council vote approaches

A Jan. 15 City Council vote will determine whether the historic Mirasol returns to its original use as a boutique hotel.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants

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Exterior of a Beef O’Brady’s sports pub location, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion as it marks 40 years in business.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.

Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 3: The Mosaic Company

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Downtown Tampa skyline along the Hillsborough River highlighting the city’s business district and corporate headquarters corridor

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

Why LGE Design Build chose Tampa for its East Coast hub

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LGE Design Build’s Tampa office along a brick-lined downtown street, marking the firm’s deliberate expansion into Florida as its East Coast hub.

LGE Design Build is executing on nearly 500,000 sq ft of logistics work as it establishes Tampa as its East Coast hub.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint

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Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

Tampa Bay’s growth is no accident: 2026 outlook

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Riverwalk, highlighting the city’s skyline, waterways and planned urban development.

Why Tampa Bay’s economy is entering 2026 with balance, momentum and long-term fundamentals firmly in place.