Downtown Tampa Development & Real Estate News

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.

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

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

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025 0
A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown...
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City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why? Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

City of Tampa puts police HQ on the market for $36M. Why?

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025 0
Tampa is putting its police HQ on the market for $36M — here’s why the city is...
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Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants An aerial view of Pendry Tampa along the Riverwalk at dusk

Pendry Tampa reveals a full lineup of waterfront restaurants

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025 0
Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a...
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Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla 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.

Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla

Chuck Merlis December 8, 2025 0
Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead...
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The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.

The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx

Chuck Merlis December 8, 2025 0
Gasworx is turning a long-ignored part of Tampa into a walkable district that connects Ybor City with...
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Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.

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

Chuck Merlis November 19, 2025 0
New national data shows Tampa outperforming the real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, signaling strong demand and...
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Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales Rendering of Hotel ORA’s rooftop pool deck at sunset, featuring palm trees, lounge chairs, and an illuminated stage.

Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales

Chuck Merlis November 12, 2025 0
Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA project surpasses $200M in sales, setting the stage for a new era of...
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