Economic Growth

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.

A New Jersey real estate firm launched its first Delaware Statutory Trust by recapitalizing a $42.5M industrial property in Tampa.

Tampa placed second nationwide in CoStar’s 2025 ranking of the top U.S. retail markets, reflecting durable fundamentals and steady demand.

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

Beef O’Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.

Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.

LGE Design Build is executing on nearly 500,000 sq ft of logistics work as it establishes Tampa as its East Coast hub.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

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

As Tampa Bay moves toward 2026, mergers and acquisitions activity across the region continues to gain momentum, particularly in the middle market. Strong population growth, a resilient local economy and a business-friendly environment continue to attract both strategic and financial buyers. At the same time, a growing number of founder-led companies are approaching succession decisions.

Kolter Urban reaches a key milestone as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay tops off ahead of its planned 2026 completion.