Large Retailers Tampa The cost to lease retail space has become low enough for major retailers to start thinking about Tampa again. ♦ Last year clothing giant H & M opened it’s second store in Tampa’a Westshore mall. ♦ This year the Container Store opened 25,000 sf store at...

Tampa, FL, July 29th, 2013 –The World’s Largest Food Truck Rally Festival will occur on Saturday, August 31st, 2013 at the Florida State Fairgrounds (4800 U.S. 301 Highway Tampa, FL 33610) from 11AM-8PM. Admission is FREE and parking is $6 at the fairgrounds. The event is being...

Hillsborough County Commissioners adopted an ordinance Wednesday that paves the way for a property tax break if Amazon.com opens a “fulfillment centers” near Interstate 75 in Ruskin. The move would cost the county almost $7 million in property tax revenues over 7...

TopGolf, a driving range, sports bar and restaurant, is in negotiations to open a location in Brandon. The facility plans to include 102 semi-climate-controlled tees stacked on three stories plus other cutting edge services for golf lovers. It is the first “satellite business” to...

South Tampa eatery, Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 2500 W. Azeele St., has made Tampa history.  On Saturday, June 1st, the restaurant held its annual Sangria Fest and whipped up the title of the “World’s Largest Sangria.” It was certified by a Guinness...

Thornton’s Inc. is proud to announce the official opening of its two newest Tampa locations.   Store #703 opened in mid-March 2013.  The store is located at 4103 Gunn Highway. Store #704 at 9979 Progress Boulevard in Riverview, FL opened on Thursday, March 28th at 5 a.m....

New business owners may start out with a home office and need to expand or need a storefront, industrial, or professional location immediately.  When it comes to commercial real estate, many business owners find it ideal to lease as opposed to buy commercial real estate for a...

The Fresh Market at Westchase Town Center became the North Tampa Market at the Carrollwood Cultural Center beginning May 11th. Organizers decided to move out from under power lines in Westchase after some vendors using tents supported by metal poles reported getting shocked on...

First Watch Brandon FL Area favorite First Watch has announced plans to open a restaurant in Brandon at 11305 Causeway Blvd. The Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant is expected to open in the summer of 2013 and will employ approximately 25 people. The new 3,400 sq. ft....

Commercial property owners often wonder when is a good time to sell, lease or simply hold on to their investment. The value of commercial property in Tampa Bay and throughout the country is primarily based on three key factors:  Location, Type of Property, Prior Use.