Dallas firm buys Westshore’s 1 North Dale Mabry, plans $4M upgrade

A Dallas investment firm has bought Tampa’s 1 North Dale Mabry office tower and plans $4M in upgrades.

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Exterior view of 1 North Dale Mabry, a 13-story Class A office tower in Tampa’s Westshore district
New platform links Tampa Bay donors to nonprofits losing funding

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening. Hillsborough County is preparing to phase out many recurring local grants. At the

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Charity Bridge Fund logo featuring three stylized bridge arches in blue, orange and light blue above the organization’s name.
Darryl Shaw sells 2 Ybor properties for $7.45M near Gasworx

Two Ybor properties sold for $7.45M as investor interest accelerates 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.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
324-unit luxury community planned for Brandon

A new 324-unit luxury community is coming to the Brandon submarket as Carter expands its multifamily footprint across Tampa Bay.

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Aerial rendering of Prospect Highland Oaks, a planned 324-unit luxury apartment community in the Brandon submarket, featuring lake views, landscaped walking paths and modern four-story residential buildings.
UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

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

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Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.
6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

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

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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.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
Sarasota developer buys 69-acre Ruskin site for $4.5M

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

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Aerial view of a 69 acre industrial site in Ruskin with warehouses, open land, road frontage and nearby rail lines.
Which Tampa restaurant made OpenTable’s Top 100 list?

Bern’s Steak House is the only Tampa restaurant to earn a place on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2025.

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A plated steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House with French fried onions, vegetables, a baked potato and a glass of red wine.
Top Tampa retail center sells for $24.94M

Westchase Town Center has sold for $24.94M in a major Tampa retail deal.

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Westchase Town Center street view with shops, restaurants and palm trees
Public Storage buys Valrico self-storage site for $6.9M

Public Storage expands its Tampa Bay footprint with a $6.9M self-storage purchase in Valrico.

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Exterior of Extra Space Storage facility in Valrico, Florida, showing entrance, parking area, and building signage.