Downtown Tampa Development & Real Estate News

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.

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

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

Cru Hospitality to open two concepts at Sparkman Wharf Sparkman Wharf sign towering above waterfront retail and dining containers in downtown Tampa.

Chuck Merlis February 23, 2026

Cru adds Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar to Sparkman Wharf this March.

West River closes housing phase, eyes Main Street Aerial view of Canopy at West River redevelopment site in Tampa

Chuck Merlis February 23, 2026

Completion of 384 units shifts focus to commercial buildout along the corridor.

$362M Selmon rebuild starts Spring 2026, THEA says Aerial view of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway curving toward downtown Tampa with skyline in background.

Chuck Merlis February 20, 2026

THEA says toll revenue will fund a $362M Selmon rebuild through 2030.

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.

Chuck Merlis February 16, 2026

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

Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location A rendering shows the planned Pura Vida Miami storefront at Water Street Tampa, with large windows and outdoor café seating.

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Water Street Tampa may soon add Miami-based Pura Vida.

Gasworx developer joins Gas Plant redevelopment bid A bird’s-eye rendering highlights the full scale of the Gas Plant District proposal, spanning nearly 100 acres with housing, office, retail and open green space.

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

Gasworx developer KETTLER has joined ARK Ellison Horus’ redevelopment bid for St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District.

ASH on Water Street finds its voice with chef Seth Temple Dining room at ASH on Water Street filled with guests as the restaurant settles into its identity

Barbara Lynch January 22, 2026

ASH on Water Street enters a confident new chapter under chef Seth Temple.

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovation seeks $5.5M CRA funding Playground and event lawn at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa, proposed for infrastructure upgrades under a $5.5M CRA funding request.

Chuck Merlis January 14, 2026

Tampa’s CRA will consider a $5.5M request to fund infrastructure upgrades at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.