International Plaza set for major redevelopment

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

Plans include an open-air expansion, Bay Street updates and interior upgrades, with construction expected to begin in 2026.

The quiet math behind Tampa real estate

Palm trees frame downtown Tampa’s skyline under a bright blue sky at sunset.

Why valuation has become the discipline holding Tampa real estate deals together as growth accelerates.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano on trust and succession

Nelson Castellano speaks during TBBW’s January CEO Connect event, holding a microphone on stage.

At CEO Connect, Nelson Castellano reflects on trust, succession and leadership shaped by long-term relationships.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

Susan Ward prepares coffee at an espresso machine as Dave Ward looks on inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space.

How early choices around trust shaped Buddy Brew Coffee’s growth.

Tampa to brief city council on $100M South Howard flood plan

Rendering of a redesigned South Howard Avenue with widened sidewalks street trees and improved drainage

Tampa will brief City Council on a $100M South Howard flood project targeting chronic flooding.

UTampa to build new Science Center along Hillsborough River

Rendering of the University of Tampa’s planned Science Center along the Hillsborough River.

UTampa will begin construction on a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

Hotel ORA is approaching a new pricing phase

Luxury hotel suite rendering at Hotel ORA with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa at dusk.

Hotel ORA is nearing a pricing inflection point as financing milestones shift leverage from sales velocity to long-term control in downtown Tampa.