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.

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

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.

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

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.

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at Water Street Tampa on Dec. 23 with outdoor seating and standard daily hours.

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate

A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.

A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business community is ready to raise a glass. On Sept. 30, the state’s sales tax on commercial leases will officially expire, closing the chapter on Florida’s status as the only state in the nation to impose such a levy. … Read more