Tampa Bay Real Estate: Market Developments & Trends

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.

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on...

Out-of-state capital backs $3.7M senior housing buy north of Tampa Front exterior view of Crown Court senior housing facility in Inverness, Florida, a historic 120-year-old building set for renovations after its $3.7 million sale.

Chuck Merlis October 1, 2025

A $3.7 million senior housing acquisition north of Tampa underscores Florida’s urgent demand and growing investor interest...

$120 million Marina Bay condo planned on Pinellas Bayway Rendering of Marina Bay Residence, a planned 12-story, $120 million condominium tower on the Pinellas Bayway in St. Petersburg, with rooftop amenities, pools and waterfront views.