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The real estate developments shaping Tampa Bay in 2026
 |  Chuck Merlis

The projects defining where Tampa Bay’s growth, capital and urban density are headed in 2026.

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Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and palm trees under a blue sky, illustrating major real estate projects shaping Tampa Bay.
An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years
 |  Chuck Merlis

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and new investment to Davis Islands.

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Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.
Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete
 |  Chuck Merlis

Michael Saunders & Company will open a new office at 400 Central, adding another major tenant to the landmark St. Pete tower.

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A twilight aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 46-story Residences at 400 Central tower illuminated; Michael Saunders & Company logo displayed on the right.
Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates
 |  Chuck Merlis

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

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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.
Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash
 |  Chuck Merlis

Hotel ORA has secured its 2nd Tampa property in a $13.5M all cash deal.

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Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers
Luxury meets demand: Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales
 |  Chuck Merlis

Tampa’s $675M Hotel ORA project surpasses $200M in sales, setting the stage for a new era of downtown luxury.

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Rendering of Hotel ORA’s rooftop pool deck at sunset, featuring palm trees, lounge chairs, and an illuminated stage.
Ryan Serhant to lead Aston Martin Residences sales
 |  Chuck Merlis

Aston Martin partners with Ryan Serhant’s brokerage to lead sales and marketing for its new oceanfront residences in Daytona Beach Shores.

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Rendering of the Aston Martin Residences tower beside a photo of Ryan Serhant speaking at an event.
Aston Martin and Valor to build Daytona Beach Shores high-rise
 |  Chuck Merlis

Aston Martin is teaming up with a Clearwater developer to bring a new era of luxury living to Daytona Beach Shores.

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Executives from Aston Martin and Valor Real Estate Development stand beside a scale model of the Daytona Beach Shores project, shown next to a rendering of the completed Aston Martin Residences tower.