Tampa Bay Development News & Major Projects

TBBW’s coverage focuses on major projects, infrastructure investment, zoning decisions and public-private partnerships that shape how Tampa Bay grows.

Coverage examines who is building, where capital is moving, and why those decisions matter for jobs, the tax base and long-term planning.

Port Tampa Bay adds 2 new cranes from Ireland as Vision 2030 expands

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A container ship loaded with stacked refrigerated containers is berthed under green Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at a modern cargo terminal.

Port Tampa Bay is adding two new cranes built in Ireland to support its Vision 2030 terminal expansion.

Darryl Shaw sells 2 Ybor properties for $7.45M near Gasworx

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Three views of Ybor City development: the Pete’s Bagels building on 4th Avenue, a historic mixed-use building on 6th Avenue, and the nearby Gasworx construction site linking Ybor to downtown Tampa.

Two Ybor properties sold for $7.45M as investor interest accelerates near Gasworx.

UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

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Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.

UTampa is moving ahead with a new riverfront science building that will replace older campus facilities and add modern labs and teaching space.

6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

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A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh investment to North Tampa.

USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.

The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is expanding its real estate offerings with new graduate concentrations and a proposed Master of Science in Real Estate that could start in fall 2027. The degree is moving through the university and state approval process. USF already offers an undergraduate real estate minor that launched … Read more

Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

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Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M

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Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.

Jebcore Companies closed a $4.5M deal for a 69 acre Ruskin site with plans for a multi use waste management campus.

Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

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The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center at its South Tampa campus.

Taylor Morrison expanding in Tampa with seven new communities in 2025

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Taylor Morrison plans to open seven new communities across Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee counties, in 2025, adding more than 3,300 homes to the Tampa Bay area. The expansion includes the builder’s first developments in Plant City, Apollo Beach and Hudson, alongside new projects in Palmetto and Parrish. Homes will range from the $300,000s to the … Read more