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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.

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

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

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.

Contributed Content January 5, 2026

As Tampa Bay grows, architect Justin Kimmich asks whether speed and efficiency are erasing the region’s sense...

Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.

Chuck Merlis December 29, 2025

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy...

The real estate developments shaping Tampa Bay in 2026 Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and palm trees under a blue sky, illustrating major real estate projects shaping Tampa Bay.

Chuck Merlis January 22, 2026

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

Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan International Plaza shopping mall in Tampa, Florida, where Simon Property Group refinanced the property with a new institutional loan

Chuck Merlis December 25, 2025

International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.

Tampa industrial property recapitalized in $42.5M DST deal Sweetwater Business Center in Tampa, Florida, where a New Jersey developer completed a $42.5M industrial real estate recapitalization using a Delaware Statutory Trust.

Chuck Merlis December 23, 2025

A New Jersey real estate firm launched its first Delaware Statutory Trust by recapitalizing a $42.5M industrial...

Tampa ranks 2nd among top U.S. retail markets in 2025 Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, office towers and surrounding commercial development.

Chuck Merlis December 23, 2025

Tampa placed second nationwide in CoStar’s 2025 ranking of the top U.S. retail markets, reflecting durable fundamentals...

Tampa Bay’s growth is no accident: 2026 outlook Aerial view of downtown Tampa and the Riverwalk, highlighting the city’s skyline, waterways and planned urban development.

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

Why Tampa Bay’s economy is entering 2026 with balance, momentum and long-term fundamentals firmly in place.

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Pendry Tampa is adding a full lineup of new restaurants and bars to the Riverwalk through a...

The man behind Water Street breaks down Gasworx Aerial view of the Gasworx construction site with cranes, new buildings and downtown Tampa in the distance.