D.C. based firm buys garden-style apartment complex east of downtown

Exterior view of Luxe at 1820 apartment buildings in Brandon with palm trees in front, alongside inset images showing the community’s resort-style pool and a modern clubhouse interior.

A D.C. based firm has acquired Luxe at 1820, a 300 unit apartment community east of downtown as Tampa’s growth keeps attracting national buyers.

An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

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.

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

Demolition to begin for $125M mixed-use project in downtown St. Pete

Three image collage showing the Gallery Haus tower, a rooftop lounge and the pool deck.

Demolition will start soon for Gallery Haus, a $125M mixed use tower planned for downtown St. Pete.

The state of Tampa’s economy in 2025

Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.

Tampa ended 2025 with record tourism, strong job growth and major investment across key sectors, setting the stage for what comes next in 2026.

324-unit luxury community planned for Brandon

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.

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

6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

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.

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

Tampa beating national real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, data shows

Aerial view of a high-rise office tower in Midtown Tampa surrounded by new development.

New national data shows Tampa outperforming the real estate slowdown by nearly 20%, signaling strong demand and steady investor confidence.

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: IMG Academy, Darwin Brewing and more

► Del Webb Bayview, in Parrish, opened its amenity campus, including a 22,500-square-foot clubhouse, the Driftwood Club. (Pictured above) ► IMG Academy, in Bradenton, was sold to a Swedish global private equity group EQT, in partnership with its portfolio company Nord Anglia Education, in an all-cash deal, for $1.25 billion, according to Endeavor Group Holdings, the … Read more

REM Capital celebrates groundbreaking for latest development in St. Petersburg (RENDERINGS)

REM Capital celebrated the groundbreaking for its latest development, in St. Petersburg, Ellington Place, an apartment community. Located at 770 4th Ave., N., the design for Ellington Place is inspired by the jazz era and the legendary Duke Ellington, according to a statement. Each of the 220 studio and one-bedroom apartments will include high-quality finishes … Read more

Coastal Construction awarded Project of the Year for Heron Residences

Coastal Construction received the the General Contractor Project of the Year award by Associated Builders and Contractors (Gulf Coast Chapter) for the company’s work on the Heron Residences, in Water Street Tampa. The award was given to Coastal Construction, the general contractor for the Heron, during the 2023 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony held … Read more