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Downtown Tampa real estate news covers development, infrastructure and investment shaping the city’s urban core. Reporting focuses on how projects influence jobs, density, transportation and long term business growth.

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Inside Mayor Jane Castor’s plan to fix Tampa traffic
 |  Chuck Merlis

Mayor Jane Castor maps out how Tampa will manage growth through new transit, funding partnerships and smart infrastructure investments.

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor smiles in a professional headshot, wearing a navy blazer, white blouse and glasses.
Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project
 |  Chuck Merlis

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of Tampa’s historic district.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa
Tampa City Council approves massive observation wheel for Channelside
 |  Chuck Merlis

A 250-foot observation wheel called Tampa WOW! will open on the Channelside waterfront in 2026, adding a new landmark to downtown Tampa.

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Rendering of Tampa WOW!, a 250-foot observation wheel planned for downtown Tampa’s Channel District, illuminated at sunset with cruise ships docked nearby and The Florida Aquarium in the foreground.
Ybor’s Gasworx reveals historic names for new buildings
 |  Chuck Merlis

KETTLER’s Gasworx development bridges Tampa’s future and Ybor’s history through three new buildings named to celebrate the city’s cultural roots.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx development under construction in Ybor City, with downtown Tampa’s skyline and the Selmon Expressway in the background.
Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island is undergoing a major renovation
 |  Chuck Merlis

At Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi on Harbour Island, Sunday brunch feels like Tampa itself: lively, confident and constantly changing. What looks like a celebration is, in truth, control. For

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Jackson’s Bistro sits along the Tampa Riverwalk, overlooking the water at Harbour Island.
Why is Solomon Partners doubling down on Tampa’s Water Street?
 |  Chuck Merlis

Solomon Partners’ expansion at Thousand & One drives Water Street Tampa’s premier office tower to 92% occupancy.

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Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa, home to Solomon Partners’ expanded lease.
Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler
 |  Chuck Merlis

Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Tampa Edition one of Florida’s best hotels, cementing the city’s place on the national luxury map.

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Aerial view of The Tampa Edition rooftop pool and terrace in Water Street Tampa, with the Condé Nast Traveler logo highlighting the hotel’s Readers’ Choice Awards recognition.
Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion
 |  Chuck Merlis

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise as a growing hub for financial talent and investment.

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A view of downtown Tampa’s skyline with the Wealth Warden Partners logo overlayed, representing the firm’s headquarters expansion and investment in the region’s financial sector.