Real Estate

Tampa Bay real estate news covers the deals, development and market activity shaping the region’s growth. This section tracks commercial real estate transactions, land sales and building permits, along with new construction and redevelopment projects across Tampa, St. Petersburg and Pasco County. Coverage includes multifamily, industrial and office development, as well as retail and mixed-use projects, offering a clear view of where capital is moving and how the Tampa Bay real estate market continues to evolve.

33-unit mixed-use project proposed on Nebraska Avenue Aerial map highlighting rezoning site at 3101 N Nebraska Ave in Tampa’s VM Ybor area

33-unit mixed-use project proposed on Nebraska Avenue

Chuck Merlis April 7, 2026

Project adds housing and retail along a key Tampa corridor.

Rome Yard Phase 4 timeline extended for lender requirements Rendering of Rome Yard mixed-use development in West Tampa along the Hillsborough River

Rendering of Rome Yard mixed-use development in West Tampa along the Hillsborough River

Rome Yard Phase 4 timeline extended for lender requirements

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Lease changes extend timeline as Phase 4 moves toward construction.

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals Hillsborough County Public Schools headquarters building entrance in Tampa

Hillsborough schools consider RFP mandate for property deals

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

New policy would require RFPs for district real estate deals

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo Rendering of Joe & The Juice planned for South Howard Avenue in Tampa’s SoHo district

Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo

Chuck Merlis April 6, 2026

Joe & The Juice will enter Tampa at the former Fresh Kitchen site, reflecting demand for lifestyle...

Pasco County adds 154-home community in Zephyrhills Rendering of Pasadena Ridge amenities in Zephyrhills with pool, clubhouse and pickleball courts

Rendering of Pasadena Ridge amenities in Zephyrhills with pool, clubhouse and pickleball courts

Pasco County adds 154-home community in Zephyrhills

Chuck Merlis April 2, 2026

New 154-home community planned in Zephyrhills growth corridor.

Ritz-Carlton Tampa opens second tower on Bayshore Balcony view from Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa overlooking Hillsborough Bay and Bayshore Drive towers

Balcony view from Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa overlooking Hillsborough Bay and Bayshore Drive towers

Ritz-Carlton Tampa opens second tower on Bayshore

Chuck Merlis March 30, 2026

Second tower delivery narrows inventory at Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa.

Gasworx adds second residential project as Ybor district takes shape The Stevedore apartment building at Gasworx in Ybor City, a mid-rise brick residential development with ground-floor retail and workers gathered outside during a site tour.

The Stevedore apartment building at Gasworx in Ybor City, a mid-rise brick residential development with ground-floor retail and workers gathered outside during a site tour.

Gasworx adds second residential project as Ybor district takes shape

Chuck Merlis March 27, 2026

Second apartment project begins to build residential density inside Gasworx.

Pinellas County $6M land purchase tied to $76M housing project Site plan of Skyway Flats showing building layout, parking, amenities and 2.87-acre development footprint in St. Petersburg

Site plan of Skyway Flats showing building layout, parking, amenities and 2.87-acre development footprint in St. Petersburg

Pinellas County $6M land purchase tied to $76M housing project

Chuck Merlis April 2, 2026

A $6M county land funding decision could advance a 174-unit housing project.

DoMo at Cass Square set to start construction in downtown Tampa Rendering of DoMo at Cass Square, a mixed-use apartment tower with workforce housing in downtown Tampa