Tampa Bay Economy Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Tampa sees one of nation’s biggest gains in rental affordability

June 18, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Canopy at West River affordable housing building along Main Street in Tampa

The Tampa rental market is starting to give renters a little more room. The share of rental listings affordable to a median-income household in the Tampa metro area rose to 61.4% in May, up from 51.6% a year earlier, according to a Zillow analysis released Thursday. That was one of the largest gains among major … Read more

The Tampa Bay Economy: Midyear Report

June 1, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Aerial view of downtown Tampa with highways and skyline

Healthcare, logistics and tourism are carrying more of the region’s growth.

Rays stadium deal: What’s in it and what’s next?

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Aerial rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.

Rays stadium and mixed-use MOU set for public review by BOCC and Tampa City Council next week.

Tampa Bay office vacancy hits four-year low

April 27, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Highwoods Bay Center office building in Tampa’s Westshore district, future site of Philip Morris U.S. Business Solutions Center

Vacancy falls as demand holds and supply tightens across Tampa Bay office market.

Tampa Bay’s growth is no accident: 2026 outlook

April 19, 2026December 22, 2025 by Chuck Merlis

Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Riverwalk, highlighting the city’s skyline, waterways and planned urban development.

Why Tampa Bay’s economy is entering 2026 with balance, momentum and long-term fundamentals firmly in place.