Downtown Tampa Development & Real Estate News

Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers

Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers

Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash

Chuck Merlis November 18, 2025

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

How diners changed, according to Jackson’s Bistro Chris McVety and Michael Coury sit down for Episode 1 of TBBW’s A Sit Down podcast to discuss how restaurants adapt fast.

Chris McVety and Michael Coury sit down for Episode 1 of TBBW’s A Sit Down podcast to discuss how restaurants adapt fast.

How diners changed, according to Jackson’s Bistro

Chuck Merlis December 20, 2025

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

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.

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 13, 2025

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

Red Room After Hours brings late-night luxury to downtown Tampa 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 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.

Red Room After Hours brings late-night luxury to downtown Tampa

Barbara Lynch November 12, 2025

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

The Tampa EDITION’S Chris Southwick on Tampa’s luxury market Rooftop pool at The Tampa Edition at sunset, overlooking Water Street with floral cabanas and city views

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

The Tampa EDITION’S Chris Southwick on Tampa’s luxury market

Chuck Merlis November 11, 2025

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

Tampa office market is changing fast: What comes next? People gathering on the lawn at Midtown Commons surrounded by restaurants and shops in Midtown Tampa

People gathering on the lawn at Midtown Commons surrounded by restaurants and shops in Midtown Tampa

Tampa office market is changing fast: What comes next?

Chuck Merlis November 10, 2025

A new JLL report shows Tampa’s mixed-use districts redefining office space through experience, design and demand.

Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.

Exterior of a Wagamama restaurant with its name in bold lettering above the entrance, featuring signage for noodles, dumplings, ramen, craft cocktails and fresh juices.

Wagamama moving its U.S. headquarters to Tampa

Chuck Merlis November 5, 2025

Wagamama relocates its U.S. headquarters to Tampa, reinforcing the city’s rise as a national hub for business...

Che Vita opens in downtown Tampa with Italian Flair Interior of Che Vita restaurant at Hilton Tampa Downtown featuring wood tables, blue glassware and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows

Interior of Che Vita restaurant at Hilton Tampa Downtown featuring wood tables, blue glassware and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows

Che Vita opens in downtown Tampa with Italian Flair

Barbara Lynch November 4, 2025

Che Vita brings bold Southern Italian flavor to downtown Tampa.

Inside Mayor Jane Castor’s plan to fix Tampa traffic Tampa Mayor Jane Castor smiles in a professional headshot, wearing a navy blazer, white blouse and glasses.