Economic Growth Archives - Page 3 of 9 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

National firms back $6.8B Gas Plant District proposal Rendering of a proposed redevelopment concept for St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, showing a large public venue, green space and surrounding development.

Rendering of a proposed redevelopment concept for St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, showing a large public venue, green space and surrounding development.

National firms back $6.8B Gas Plant District proposal

Chuck Merlis January 12, 2026

National firms and local organizations line up behind a $6.8B Gas Plant District redevelopment proposal.

Tampa industrial real estate included in multi-state acquisition Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the skyline, Hillsborough River, and surrounding development.

Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the skyline, Hillsborough River, and surrounding development.

Tampa industrial real estate included in multi-state acquisition

Chuck Merlis January 8, 2026

A multi-state industrial portfolio deal includes Tampa properties signaling continued interest in Florida infill industrial real estate.

New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.

Audrey Chapuis stands outside the Tampa Bay History Center, where she serves as president and CEO, as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.

New History Center CEO frames Tampa’s past as power

Chuck Merlis January 8, 2026

As Tampa grows faster than its memory, the History Center’s new leader sees the past as civic...

spARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.

Rebecca Brown, CEO of SpARK Labs by ARK Invest, speaks at the Ark Innovation Center in St. Petersburg during a public event.

spARK Labs and the slow work of building Tampa Bay tech

Chuck Merlis January 7, 2026

spARK Labs is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem through patience, execution and long-term founder support.

Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.

Aerial view of Midtown Tampa showing the retail core anchored by Whole Foods Market, surrounded by offices, apartments and major roadways in Tampa.

Midtown Tampa retail enters next phase

Chuck Merlis January 7, 2026

Midtown Tampa’s retail component moves from development to long-term stewardship.

BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

BayCare plans a $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Bay, backed by a $50M gift and opening in...

Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth

Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth

Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.

Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.

Rendering of The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a compact site in downtown Tampa.

Plans filed for 23-story Gaspar tower in downtown Tampa

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

Plans have been filed for The Gaspar, a 23-story residential tower proposed for a constrained downtown Tampa...

New Palmetto community brings 95 single family homes Interior of a model home in a new Palmetto community with open living and kitchen layout

New Palmetto community brings 95 single family homes

Chuck Merlis January 5, 2026

A new 95 home community opens in Palmetto with pricing starting at $329,990 and no CDD fees.

Have we lost our identity as Tampa Bay grows? Aerial view of downtown Tampa Bay showing new high-rise development and dense urban growth under clear skies.