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MOSI redevelopment plan shows mixed-use district, hotel Rendering of a mid-rise hotel building included in the MOSI-area redevelopment concept in Tampa.

Rendering of a mid-rise hotel building included in the MOSI-area redevelopment concept in Tampa.

MOSI redevelopment plan shows mixed-use district, hotel

Chuck Merlis February 16, 2026

A county report lays out the timeline and studies behind the concept.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Police officers standing in a line in front of the Tampa Police Department headquarters, a tall blue-glass building in downtown Tampa.

Developer explains why Tampa’s downtown police HQ drew zero bids

Chuck Merlis February 13, 2026

The city wanted at least $36 million for the downtown site. Developers say the math likely didn’t...

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Rendering of the proposed Magnolia Hotel & Residences at Swann and Magnolia avenues in Hyde Park, near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa.

City Council set to vote on Magnolia Hotel land use change tonight

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Council will decide whether Hyde Park’s Magnolia site can shift to mixed-use hotel development.

Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land Aerial view of Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, showing pools, golf course and resort buildings.

Aerial view of Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, showing pools, golf course and resort buildings.

Rays owner Patrick Zalupski’s firm buys Saddlebrook land

Chuck Merlis February 10, 2026

The $8.5M deal tees up 118 townhomes and new retail near SR-54.

Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change Museum of Science and Industry building along East Fowler Avenue in Tampa’s University area.

Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

A proposed map amendment would remove the industrial label from the MOSI site and unify it under...

Village On The Isle pays $21.5M for Venice property Village On The Isle sign outside the nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, Florida.

Village On The Isle pays $21.5M for Venice property

Chuck Merlis February 9, 2026

A full campus and a wait list drive Village On The Isle’s $21.5M land purchase in Venice.

Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal Exterior of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant with patio seating in Lutz, Florida.

Chipotle in Lutz sold in $9M two-property deal

Chuck Merlis February 5, 2026

The deal reflects growing investor demand for passive net-lease assets.

Darryl Shaw files rezoning for 25-acre East Ybor site Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

Artist rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in East Ybor City showing residential and commercial buildings across multiple city blocks.

Darryl Shaw files rezoning for 25-acre East Ybor site

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

A rezoning filing advances plans for a hospital anchored mixed-use district in East Ybor City.

International Plaza set for major redevelopment Bay Street entrance at International Plaza in Tampa, where a major redevelopment is planned.

International Plaza set for major redevelopment

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

Plans include an open-air expansion, Bay Street updates and interior upgrades, with construction expected to begin in...

Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts Exterior of a Bahama Breeze restaurant at a Tampa Bay shopping center, where the location is slated for conversion to a new restaurant concept.