Tampa Bay Consumer Economy
Tampa Retail and Hospitality News
Retail leasing, hotel moves, entertainment concepts and mixed-use activity shaping Tampa Bay’s consumer landscape.
Tampa retail and hospitality growth
Tampa Bay continues to attract national brands, local operators, hotel projects and entertainment concepts as population growth and mixed-use development reshape where people shop, stay and spend. From International Plaza and Midtown Tampa to Hyde Park Village and Water Street Tampa, leasing activity and new projects continue to shift the region’s consumer map.
This page tracks retail leasing, hotel activity, entertainment concepts, shopping center repositioning and mixed-use trends across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota and surrounding markets, offering a clear view of how Tampa Bay’s retail and hospitality economy is evolving.
Coverage includes retail leasing, hotel openings, tenant moves, entertainment concepts and commercial real estate activity across Tampa Bay.
Key retail districts
Retail leasing and tenant moves
St. Armands building reaches full occupancy after storm damage
A storm-damaged St. Armands retail building is fully leased after renovation.
Pottery Barn to return to Tampa with two stores at International Plaza
Permits show Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids planned at International Plaza.
Foxtail Coffee to open first Tampa location at Casa Marti in Ybor City
The Winter Park chain will debut in Ybor City at the 127-unit Casa Marti project.
Starbucks building drive-thru at former Econo Lodge site on Dale Mabry
Construction is underway on a new Starbucks drive-thru at the former Econo Lodge site.
Vuori to open store at Tampa’s International Plaza
Permit filings show Vuori planning a 5,600-square-foot store at Tampa’s International Plaza.
Oystercatchers relaunches Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Oystercatchers restores its signature Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Hotels, entertainment and mixed-use activity
Inside Oystercatchers: The decisions behind each dish
Before the first ticket prints, Shelby Farrell makes the calls that shape service.
Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores
Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.
Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50
The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.
SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard
Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.
Sarasota’s BSWANKY lands NY Fashion Week debut
A Sarasota luxury design house stepped onto one of fashion’s most visible stages this month. BSWANKY Atelier &…
Rays unveil premium club renovations at Tropicana Field
Privately funded upgrades reshape premium spaces before April 6 opener.