Downtown Tampa Development & Real Estate News

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.

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

Plans have been filed for The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a constrained downtown Tampa...

The real estate developments shaping Tampa Bay in 2026 Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and palm trees under a blue sky, illustrating major real estate projects shaping Tampa Bay.

Chuck Merlis January 22, 2026

The projects defining where Tampa Bay’s growth, capital and urban density are headed in 2026.

Why Tampa remains an early-stage luxury condo market Interior rendering of a luxury condominium at ONE Tampa, showing an open living and dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa.

Chuck Merlis December 29, 2025

A look at why Tampa’s luxury condo market may be closer to the beginning than the peak,...

3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

Strategic Property Partners plans a downtown Tampa entertainment district anchored by a 3,500-seat live music venue.

St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina

Chuck Merlis December 15, 2025

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

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.

Chuck Merlis December 10, 2025

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown...

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.

Chuck Merlis February 18, 2026

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

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

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

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.