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USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $1.25M gift and new leadership are accelerating USF’s push to build a full real estate education pipeline in Tampa Bay.

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
Downtown Sarasota condo introduces short-term rental model
 |  Chuck Merlis

A downtown Sarasota condo is pairing luxury ownership with short-term rental flexibility.

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Composite rendering of Saravela condominium and rooftop amenities in downtown Sarasota
Tampa healthcare facility sells for $21M
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $21M sale highlights continued investor interest in Tampa Bay healthcare real estate

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Exterior of the healthcare facility at 3000 University Center Drive in Tampa
$2.6M deal completes full West Tampa block
 |  Chuck Merlis

A $2.6M sale completes a full block assembly at one of West Tampa’s key intersections.

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McDill Columbus Plaza at 2700 N MacDill Avenue in West Tampa
St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight
 |  Chuck Merlis

As St. Petersburg adds new condo inventory, Tampa’s market remains tight heading into 2026.

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St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina
City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa is putting its police HQ on the market for $36M — here’s why the city is selling and what comes next.

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Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.
Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants
 |  Chuck Merlis

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a partnership with Clique Hospitality.

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An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk
The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx
 |  Chuck Merlis

Gasworx is turning a long-ignored part of Tampa into a walkable district that connects Ybor City with downtown.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.
Dallas firm buys Westshore’s 1 North Dale Mabry, plans $4M upgrade
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Dallas investment firm has bought Tampa’s 1 North Dale Mabry office tower and plans $4M in upgrades.

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Exterior view of 1 North Dale Mabry, a 13-story Class A office tower in Tampa’s Westshore district
400 Central clears inspections, begins move-ins in downtown St. Pete
 |  Chuck Merlis

400 Central has cleared city inspections and is ready to welcome its first residents to downtown St. Pete.

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A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.
324-unit luxury community planned for Brandon
 |  Chuck Merlis

A new 324-unit luxury community is coming to the Brandon submarket as Carter expands its multifamily footprint across Tampa Bay.

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Aerial rendering of Prospect Highland Oaks, a planned 324-unit luxury apartment community in the Brandon submarket, featuring lake views, landscaped walking paths and modern four-story residential buildings.
6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF
 |  Chuck Merlis

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh investment to North Tampa.

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A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.