Downtown Tampa Development & Real Estate News

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.

Chuck Merlis October 30, 2025

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

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

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

Tampa City Council approves massive observation wheel for Channelside 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.

Chuck Merlis October 23, 2025

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

Ybor’s Gasworx reveals historic names for new buildings Aerial view of the Gasworx development under construction in Ybor City, with downtown Tampa’s skyline and the Selmon Expressway in the background.

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

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

Inside Jackson’s Bistro’s Harbour Island transformation Exterior and interior views of Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island showing the waterfront restaurant amid a major renovation and redesign in Tampa.

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

Jackson’s Bistro is reworking its Harbour Island waterfront as Tampa’s dining scene evolves toward refined, experience-driven restaurants.

Why is Solomon Partners doubling down on Tampa’s Water Street? Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa, home to Solomon Partners’ expanded lease.

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

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

Tampa Edition named one of Florida’s top hotels by Condé Nast Traveler 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.

Chuck Merlis October 10, 2025

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

Tampa-based Wealth Warden Partners to add 30 Jobs in headquarters expansion 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.

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

Wealth Warden Partners is expanding its Tampa headquarters and adding 30 high-wage jobs, reflecting the city’s rise...

Chipotle opening on Water Street Tampa Street view of Water Street Tampa with high-rise buildings at sunset, overlaid with the Chipotle Mexican Grill logo.