Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County is the heart of Tampa Bay’s economic and cultural growth, home to leading businesses, innovative startups and community changemakers shaping the region’s future. Explore the latest business news, investments, development projects and people driving progress across Tampa, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and beyond.

Temple Terrace apartment complex sells with $33M loan Exterior view of Summit West Apartments in Temple Terrace

Chuck Merlis April 2, 2026

Summit West Apartments sold for $36.4M as New York investor enters Tampa market.

Rome Yard Phase 4 timeline extended for lender requirements Rendering of Rome Yard mixed-use development in West Tampa along the Hillsborough River

Chuck Merlis April 1, 2026

Lease changes extend timeline as Phase 4 moves toward construction.

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals Hillsborough County Public Schools headquarters building entrance in Tampa

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

New policy would require RFPs for district real estate deals

Rays stadium roof shows $300M gap in new analysis Rendering of proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium with grid-shell roof design

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

New analysis finds $300M gap in Rays stadium roof design.

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo Rendering of Joe & The Juice planned for South Howard Avenue in Tampa’s SoHo district

Chuck Merlis April 1, 2026

Joe & The Juice will enter Tampa at the former Fresh Kitchen site, reflecting demand for lifestyle...

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

Hartfield joins Tampa mayor race with focus on housing and small business.

BayCare to open first urgent care in Plant City BayCare Urgent Care facility exterior in Plant City with blue signage and parking lot

Chuck Merlis March 25, 2026

BayCare’s first Plant City urgent care opens March 30 near South Florida Baptist Hospital.

Foxtail Coffee to open first Tampa location at Casa Marti in Ybor City Interior of Foxtail Coffee Sarasota cafe with seating, espresso bar and mural artwork

Chuck Merlis March 26, 2026

The Winter Park chain will debut in Ybor City at the 127-unit Casa Marti project.

Antonio Brown’s former Odessa estate listed after bankruptcy Antonio Brown in Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform during an NFL game

Chuck Merlis March 24, 2026

A lakefront estate in Odessa once owned by former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been listed...

Philip Morris to open Tampa office, create 180 jobs Highwoods Bay Center office building in Tampa’s Westshore district, future site of Philip Morris U.S. Business Solutions Center