Tampa Bay Real Estate: Market Developments & Trends

Tampa industrial property recapitalized in $42.5M DST deal Sweetwater Business Center in Tampa, Florida, where a New Jersey developer completed a $42.5M industrial real estate recapitalization using a Delaware Statutory Trust.

Chuck Merlis December 23, 2025

A New Jersey real estate firm launched its first Delaware Statutory Trust by recapitalizing a $42.5M industrial...

Future of Davis Islands’ Mirasol hinges on Jan. 15 vote Historic Mirasol building on Davis Islands shown alongside archival photo as Tampa City Council vote approaches

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

A Jan. 15 City Council vote will determine whether the historic Mirasol returns to its original use...

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay tops off tower Aerial rendering and waterfront view of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay at The Quay Sarasota development

Chuck Merlis December 19, 2025

Kolter Urban reaches a key milestone as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay tops off ahead of its...

Tampa firm brokers $5.65M Orlando hotel sale DSH Hotel Advisors logo alongside the exterior of the Red Roof Inn Orlando South near the Florida Mall, with “Deal Closed” text overlay.

Chuck Merlis December 20, 2025

A Tampa firm closed a $5.65M sale of a 74-room Orlando hotel near the Florida Mall.

$6.5M loan fuels Hyde Park mixed-use development Shoppers and diners gather around the central fountain at Hyde Park Village in Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

A $6.5M construction loan is backing a mixed-use project in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena

Chuck Merlis December 18, 2025

Strategic Property Partners plans a downtown Tampa entertainment district anchored by a 3,500-seat live music venue.

USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.