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St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight

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
D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown as Tampa’s growth keeps attracting national buyers.

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Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.
City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?

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

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
Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead of Gasparilla.

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Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.
The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx

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.
Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows

New national data shows Tampa outperforming the real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, signaling strong demand and steady investor confidence.

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Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.
Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash

Hotel ORA has secured its 2nd Tampa property in a $13.5M all cash deal.

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Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers
How diners changed, according to Jackson’s Bistro

Jackson’s Bistro leaders break down how Tampa diners changed in the debut episode of TBBW’s new podcast A Sit Down.

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Chris McVety and Michael Coury sit down for Episode 1 of TBBW’s A Sit Down podcast to discuss how restaurants adapt fast.
Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales

Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA project surpasses $200M in sales, setting the stage for a new era of downtown luxury.

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Rendering of Hotel ORA’s rooftop pool deck at sunset, featuring palm trees, lounge chairs, and an illuminated stage.
Red Room After Hours brings late-night luxury to downtown Tampa

The Tampa EDITION’s Red Room After Hours redefines downtown nightlife with refined cocktails, caviar, and curated late-night energy.

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The Red Room at The Tampa EDITION glows in deep red lighting with velvet seating, mirrored disco balls covering the ceiling, and intimate tables arranged for late-night guests.
The Tampa EDITION’S Chris Southwick on Tampa’s luxury market

The Edition’s Chris Southwick explains how Tampa became a luxury destination built on authenticity, culture and community.

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Rooftop pool at The Tampa Edition at sunset, overlooking Water Street with floral cabanas and city views