Tampa Bay Real Estate: Market Developments & Trends

Aston Martin and Valor to build Daytona Beach Shores high-rise Executives from Aston Martin and Valor Real Estate Development stand beside a scale model of the Daytona Beach Shores project, shown next to a rendering of the completed Aston Martin Residences tower.

Chuck Merlis October 22, 2025

Aston Martin is teaming up with a Clearwater developer to bring a new era of luxury living...

Tampa’s Bayshore to welcome $136 million Magnolia Hotel Wide shot of Magnolia Hotel & Residences from Bayshore Boulevard, showing its white façade, balconies and surrounding greenery.

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

A $136 million mixed-use project will transform Hyde Park’s Bayshore gateway with new residences, a boutique hotel...

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...

The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

Tampa investor Clark Lunt redefines the yardstick of success, showing young professionals how to build wealth that...

Sarasota growth continues as Kolter breaks ground on new apartments Aerial rendering of Alton Sarasota apartment community surrounded by water and greenery.

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

Kolter Multifamily’s 256-unit Alton Sarasota project marks continued residential growth in one of Florida’s most active development...

Inside the $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square Five Below and Aldi storefronts at Buccaneer Square in Tampa, Florida

Chuck Merlis October 20, 2025

The $12.7 million sale of Tampa’s Buccaneer Square highlights investor demand and confidence in Florida’s retail real...

Duke Energy Florida powers multifamily growth with energy-efficient incentive A modern multifamily housing complex with balconies and large windows, showing completed energy-efficient buildings next to new construction.

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

Duke Energy Florida’s new ENERGY STAR incentive offers builders up to $1,000 per unit for energy-efficient multifamily...

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.

St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District to be reimagined in $6.8 billion project A bird’s-eye rendering highlights the full scale of the Gas Plant District proposal, spanning nearly 100 acres with housing, office, retail and open green space.

Chuck Merlis October 3, 2025

A $6.8 billion plan aims to reimagine St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District with housing, culture and innovation...

$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.