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.

A $1.25M gift and new leadership are accelerating USF’s push to build a full real estate education pipeline in Tampa Bay.

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2 story, 13K sq ft Health and Wellness Center.

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

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Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and businesses thrive.

How Water Street hotels increased food and beverage revenue in 2025

Aerial view of the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street overlooking the waterfront and marina in downtown Tampa.

A case study on how Tampa’s Water Street hotels used food and beverage to drive growth in a year when room revenue stalled.

D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown

Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown as Tampa’s growth keeps attracting national buyers.

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and new investment to Davis Islands.