Mixed-Use Development

Mixed-use development is reshaping Tampa Bay with new projects that combine housing, retail, offices and public space. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, plans and market forces driving these projects and their impact on regional growth.

Downtown St. Pete scores major new bank at 400 Central A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

Downtown St. Pete scores major new bank at 400 Central

Chuck Merlis November 20, 2025

PNC Bank is opening a new branch at 400 Central as downtown St. Pete continues its rapid...

Hotel ORA buys 2nd property in downtown Tampa for $13.5M all-cash Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers

Aerial rendering of downtown Tampa showing the Hotel ORA site and surrounding future towers

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

Chuck Merlis November 18, 2025

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

Downtown St. Pete’s EVO nears capacity with health-focused tenants A 23-story mixed-use tower named EVO rises above downtown St. Petersburg, featuring modern architecture, glass balconies, and surrounding midrise developments under clear blue skies.