Ybor City Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

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.

Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla Interior views of the new Fit2Run pop-up at Water Street Tampa showing apparel displays, accessories and a wall of running shoes from brands like HOKA and On.

Chuck Merlis December 8, 2025

Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead...

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.

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Gasworx is turning a long-ignored part of Tampa into a walkable district that connects Ybor City with...

Darryl Shaw sells 2 Ybor properties for $7.45M near Gasworx 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.

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Two Ybor properties sold for $7.45M as investor interest accelerates near Gasworx.

The data is in: Mixed-use stadiums win big for cities and fans Three members of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new ownership group pose together wearing team hats at a press conference backdrop featuring the Rays and Orlando Health logos.

Chuck Merlis November 4, 2025

The Rays want a 100-acre stadium district that could reshape Tampa Bay.

From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.

Chuck Merlis December 30, 2025

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of...

The link between Tampa and Daytona’s biggest real estate projects Split image showing Tampa’s Gasworx development under construction alongside a rendering of the Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores tower.

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

From Daytona’s sands to Tampa’s Gasworx, Aston Martin and Valor prove that legacy drives Florida’s new era...

Ybor’s Gasworx reveals historic names for new buildings Aerial view of the Gasworx development under construction in Ybor City, with downtown Tampa’s skyline and the Selmon Expressway in the background.