Industry Insights

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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.

Allegiant adds nonstop route from St. Pete Clearwater to Trenton Allegiant Air jet taking off against a blue sky with clouds

Allegiant adds nonstop route from St. Pete Clearwater to Trenton

Chuck Merlis November 18, 2025

Allegiant adds a new nonstop route from St. Pete Clearwater to Trenton

Riverview’s new 211 unit community opens to first residents Outdoor resort style pool at The Whitt in Riverview with lounge chairs and surrounding apartment buildings.

Outdoor resort style pool at The Whitt in Riverview with lounge chairs and surrounding apartment buildings.

Riverview’s new 211 unit community opens to first residents

Chuck Merlis November 17, 2025

The Whitt has opened in Riverview with 211 new units and full amenities for families and professionals.

Tampa home values dropping, giving investors first real opening since 2020 Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Tampa Bay showing single family homes, streets and backyard pools.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Tampa Bay showing single family homes, streets and backyard pools.

Tampa home values dropping, giving investors first real opening since 2020

Chuck Merlis November 17, 2025

More than half of homes in the United States lost value in the past year. New data...

Look inside Saddlebrook’s $92M upgrade in Wesley Chapel The renovated lobby at Saddlebrook Resort with a large chandelier, modern seating and a blue textured feature wall.

The renovated lobby at Saddlebrook Resort with a large chandelier, modern seating and a blue textured feature wall.

Look inside Saddlebrook’s $92M upgrade in Wesley Chapel

Chuck Merlis November 15, 2025

Saddlebrook Resort has finished a $92M renovation that updates its rooms, dining, golf and event spaces across...

South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.

Aerial view of Captiva Landing waterpark at South Seas with slides, splash zones and lounge areas.

South Seas opening new Captiva Landing waterpark in December

Chuck Merlis November 13, 2025

South Seas is opening a new 2.5 acre waterpark on Captiva Island this December.

Top Tampa retail center sells for $24.94M Westchase Town Center street view with shops, restaurants and palm trees

Top Tampa retail center sells for $24.94M

Chuck Merlis November 13, 2025

Westchase Town Center has sold for $24.94M in a major Tampa retail deal.

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 12, 2025

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

Public Storage buys Valrico self-storage site for $6.9M Exterior of Extra Space Storage facility in Valrico, Florida, showing entrance, parking area, and building signage.