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International Plaza Had Waited Years to Open. Then Came Sept. 11

September 11, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Black-and-white archival photo of the Nordstrom exterior at International Plaza in Tampa, with palm trees and an empty parking lot.

Dick Corbett recalls the four days that transformed the mall’s long-awaited debut.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, International Plaza and Bay Street, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Tampa, Tampa History, Top Story

Shopping Center Near USF Increases Loan to $151 Million

September 3, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
University Collection Shopping Center near USF on East Fowler Avenue in Tampa

The Fowler Avenue shopping center added $20 million to its financing and extended it through 2031.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, University Area, University of South Florida

Long-held Tampa retail center sells for $6.2 million

August 17, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Waters Crossing sign on West Waters Avenue showing Lowe’s, Office Depot, LaserOps, T-Mobile and other tenants.

The five-tenant West Waters Avenue center had been under the same ownership since 2002.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Tampa, Top Story

Venice Crossing Plans Home Depot, Walmart Stores

August 12, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior of a Home Depot store with merchandise displayed near the entrance and American flags overhead.

An 82-acre Venice retail center adds RaceTrac and Mavis, with openings expected in spring 2027.

Categories Business News, Real Estate, Sarasota County, Shopping Centers, Top Story, Venice

Riverview shopping center sells for $14 million

July 17, 2026July 16, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
The Shoppes at Crescent Park retail center in Riverview, featuring tenants including AT&T, Eggs Up Grill, GEICO and Heartland Dental.

Riverview shopping center changed hands in a $14 million commercial real estate deal.

Categories Brandon, Business News, Hillsborough County, Real Estate, Riverview, Shopping Centers

International Plaza announces seven new-to-market retailers

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Interior view of International Plaza in Tampa, showing the multi-level shopping center with retailers, skylights and the central children's play area.

Several first-to-market brands will join new dining concepts and expanded retailers this year.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, International Plaza and Bay Street, Lifestyle, Shopping Centers, Tampa, Top Story

Pura Vida Miami, CorePower Yoga coming to Midtown Tampa

June 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
An aerial rendering of Midtown Tampa showing its mixed-use development with apartments, office buildings, retail space, restaurants and a central pedestrian plaza.

Three national brands will join Midtown Tampa as leasing continues across the mixed-use district.

Categories Business News, Hillsborough County, Infrastructure & Development, Midtown Tampa, Shopping Centers, Top Story
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