4th Avenue Apartments Moves Forward, Set to Replace the Historic Tamborello Bros. Service Station in Ybor City, Tampa
After nearly three years of working through Tampa’s Barrio Latino Commission, the development team behind ‘4th Avenue Apartments’ is advancing with a revised proposal for their five-story residential project in Ybor City, with eventual construction in the near future. The development, spearheaded by James Hettinger, LLC and Clendenon Properties, LLC, features an updated design by GROH Architecture with significant adjustments to the building’s height and layout. While original plans approved in March 2024 included a 56-FT facade along 4th Avenue, the revised version lowers that to only 44 FT. This visual setback introduces a private balcony for residences but also creates a visual improvement of the facade along 4th Avenue. Because the setback removed a large portion of interior space, the building will be pushed further back on the site to preserve the original unit count of 93 apartments, maintain the total parking count, and retain the corner bodega. This shift allows for larger floor plates and the integration of a mechanical lift parking system. The update eliminates the need for off-site parking leases originally planned for in the old proposal, as 97 spaces will now be accommodated on-site. Additionally, the corner bodega will be slightly expanded from 803 to 883 SF. While the overall unit count remains steady, the updated design adjusts the apartment mix slightly, increasing the number of studio and two-bedroom units while reducing one-bedroom units. The project also retains its commitment to high-quality materials, featuring red brick facades, metal railings, mosaic flooring, and Cuban tiles at the bodega entrance, elements encouraged in Ybor City. Poised to occupy nearly half of the block between E 4th Avenue and N 17th Street, the new development will involve the demolition of the former Tamborello Bros. service station: a significant part of Ybor’s history that operated from 1946 to 2016. Although the building’s official name has yet to be finalized, renderings feature the word “Tamborello” displayed at the top, suggesting both a tribute to the site’s past and a possible name for the future residence. The development has already been in a public hearing, with another taking place on July 31st at 10:30 AM. No construction permits, including foundation work or demolition, have been filed for the property at 1715 E 4th Ave.
Floridian Development Introduces ‘Floridian Advanced’, a Free Service Providing Comprehensive Development Info Across Florida
Floridian Development is proud to introduce Floridian Advanced, a free, easy-to-use tool designed to help anyone stay informed about the major developments shaping Florida’s future. From towers rising in downtown Miami to mixed-use communities planned in Tampa or Fort Lauderdale, Floridian Advanced brings all the details together in one centralized platform, no paywalls, no sign-ups, no stress. Florida’s real estate landscape is constantly evolving, with hundreds of new developments proposed, approved, or breaking ground every year. For many, keeping track of these projects means sifting through complicated planning documents or relying on hidden, outdated reports. Floridian Advanced changes that. It offers a clear, well-organized view of the latest projects with data pulled directly from official sources and presented in a clean, simple format. But this isn’t just a site about unit counts. Each listing on Floridian Advanced is thoroughly researched to provide enhanced context, including details like total square footage, floor count, proposed height, number of parking spaces, retail/commercial components, and more. Most entries also include site plans, elevations, or architectural renderings when available, offering visual insight without needing to go through city PDFs or planning agendas. Getting started is simple. Just click the Floridian Advanced tab in the header. You’ll be greeted by a home screen that explains how the system works and how to navigate it. From there, select the city you’re most interested in, and explore away. Each project is categorized by status or type, from multifamily to office or planning to construction so you can filter based on what matters most to you. Who’s this for? Floridian Advanced was built for anyone with a stake or interest in Florida’s growth. Whether you’re a broker trying to understand the local pipeline, a journalist seeking accurate project data, or a resident curious about what’s being built down the block: this platform is for you. This release marks an exciting step forward in Floridian Development’s ongoing mission: to make Florida’s evolving real estate environment more understandable, transparent, and accessible to those who care about it most. Today’s update is just a start to an exciting evolution for the website. Stay tuned for updates including a development map, added cities, and cosmetic/technical updates designed to make your life easier.
Alexander Goshen Proposes Five-Story Apartment at 5802 N Florida Ave in Seminole Heights, Tampa
Fort Lauderdale–based Alexander Goshen is the latest developer to zero in on Seminole Heights. The firm recently filed a rezoning request for 5802 N. Florida Ave that would clear the way for a five-story building at the corner of Florida and Henry Avenue. The move adds momentum to a neighborhood already reshaped by new capital and infrastructure upgrades, from updated streetscapes to the introduction of mid-rises such as Notch, Hite and Avenue Lofts. Details of the project remain preliminary, but early plans envision a promising development that would bring 67 homes, retail, and further pedestrian activation to one of Florida’s fastest-changing areas. At street level, the proposed development aims to further expand upon Florida Avenue’s commercial scene with 5,269 SF of ground-floor retail space. Behind the storefronts, plans call for 56 parking spaces to serve both residents and retail patrons alike, a figure that falls short of the 73 spaces typically required under city code. The building will also include 35 bicycle parking spots, although only 5 are required. Designed by Goode Van Slyke Architecture based in Atlanta, elevations showcase the 5-story apartment measuring 57 FT. The building’s facade is expected to include a blend of materials, including white stucco finishes, aluminum balcony railings, and vertical plank accents for added texture. Preliminary renderings also suggest a rooftop deck may be included at the corner of Henry and Florida, though detailed floor plans haven’t been released yet. Before Alexander Goshen entered the picture, the site had a proposal for a series of three-story townhomes by Middle Bay Homes. It’s unclear why those plans never moved forward, but all associated commercial construction permits were eventually withdrawn, leaving the property vacant and well-positioned for new development. With minimal site preparation required, aside from limited clearing of existing greenery, the property offers a relatively quick work schedule in the case that construction begins. Still, the proposed project must first receive site plan approval from Tampa planners before any work can officially begin.
Darryl Shaw’s Ybor Harbor Will Soon Call Home to a New Stadium for the Tampa Bay Sun FC
Set between Ybor City and the Port of Tampa, the Ybor Harbor development will soon call home to one of the only soccer stadiums in the U.S. built for a women’s professional soccer team. The 15,000-seat stadium, designed by The Beck Group and spearheaded by Darryl Shaw, is trying to ride the momentum wave of the Tampa Bay Sun’s impressive season, as the team just won the USL Super League’s championship. Women’s soccer in particular is gaining traction across the United States, and the USL along with Darryl Shaw want to be part of the movement. “By collaborating with Darryl Shaw and Tampa Bay Sun FC, we’re accelerating the growth of women’s soccer while creating lasting benefits for Tampa Bay” according to Alec Papadakis, USL Chief Executive Officer. “The growth of women’s soccer” is evident: just a few months ago, the CPKC Stadium in Kansas City became the first soccer stadium “purpose-built for a women’s professional sports team”. The USL, which is already based in Tampa, will soon gain a new state-of-the-art headquarters integrated into the stadium complex. Renderings reveal an office building with direct views overlooking both Ybor Harbor and the stadium itself. Plans also feature a boutique hotel positioned along the waterfront as part of the overall development. Although the stadium’s main purpose is to host women’s soccer, Darryl Shaw has emphasized that it will also serve as a venue for other sporting events, concerts, festivals, and community gatherings. Aside from Amalie Arena, inner-city Tampa lacks a flexible space of this kind, and the new stadium is expected to create a more active community. Ybor Harbor is planned to include over 100,000 SF of open space, and this development emphasizes that priority. Renderings/plans outline large sidewalks, potential retail venues, and greenery that compliment the stadium. Once completed, Ybor Harbor will include 800 hotel rooms, 150,000 SF of street-level retail space, 500,000 SF of office space, and 4,750 residential units with 10% put forth for affordable housing. Ybor Harbor is an ongoing initiative, and while a construction timeline has not been released, it will take some time before the first groundbreaking. What about the Tampa Bay Rays? Although a potential stadium for the team was envisioned in late 2022, documents for Ybor Harbor submitted to City Council in 2023 made no mention of a baseball venue. In fact, incorporating one would require slashing several planned high-rises due to the already tight footprint of the Ybor Harbor site. This update comes as Darryl Shaw recently stated that finding enough land within inner Ybor for a baseball stadium is no longer feasible. Meanwhile, foundation work for multifamily developments, historic restoration, and other construction efforts have been long ongoing in the region. Cost and a construction timeline have not been released, but according to the Tampa Bay Times, the goal may be to develop the Tampa Bay Sun’s stadium through a “public-private” partnership common with recent stadium construction.
First Work on Tampa’s New Green ARTery Begins
After being proposed in 2010 and undergoing planning for more than half a decade, Tampa’s Green ARTery is beginning its first two segments: Segment D & E. The pedestrian-orientated vision was jump-started in the spring, and involves the construction of an uninterrupted pedestrian-orientated trail where cyclists and pedestrians can enjoy Tampa’s urban landscape under the comfort of traffic calming methods, art, and tree canopies. According to the City of Tampa, residents will see “nearly 4,000 feet of new and widened sidewalks, fresh paving, lower speed limits, solar-powered flashing crosswalk beacons, improved roadway markings, signage, and more.” The first two phases of the initiative will cost around $1.7 million, with half of the funding deriving from FDOT grants and the remainder from multimodal impact fees. Segment E, with an estimated cost of $1,188,166, will link Lowry Park to River Tower Park. The segment will span approximately 1.3 miles and will include widening existing sidewalks, adding new sidewalks with grass buffers, and installing bicycle/pedestrian crossing signage at multiple intersections. According to meetings held during the planning process (which are subject to change), North Boulevard will feature shared lane markings, resurfaced pavement, and reduced speed limits of 25 MPH. Meanwhile, Kirby Street and River Shore Drive will be retrofitted with speed cushions, lower speed limits, a new 5 FT sidewalk with a buffer, and additional improvements. In the final section of segment E, along North Florida Avenue, existing sidewalks will be widened from 5 FT to 8 FT. More information is available at this link: https://www.tampa.gov/project/trans20032. The last segment that began construction is segment D. Despite being at a lower cost of $532,787, the project will actually span more mileage at around 1.4 miles. Like segment E, the project will include “Share the Road” markings, new 5-foot sidewalks, and more. Sidewalks will be provided on the east side of Van Dyke Place and from Hamilton Heath Drive to Hollywood St. Across the entire section includes bicycle boulevard markings and speed cushions on streets such as Park Drive, East Park Circle, and E Patterson St. More information ca be found here: https://www.tampa.gov/project/trans20031. Construction on both segments are estimated to be done by mid-August, while the entire ARTery will be entirely completed by 2030. Throughout the Green ARTery’s phasing, more than 20 neighborhood groups will be involved.
Preliminary Plans Revealed for a Hotel Building at 111 N Meridian Ave in Channelside, Tampa
A rezoning application was recently filed on January 20th, entailing a proposed hotel featuring extensive retail space along N Meridian Avenue and hotel amenities and rooms. An original rezoning plan was approved by the Tampa City Council in 2019, outlining a first phase that later constructed 330 units and a phase two featuring a mini warehouse facility with ample commercial space. As per a new rezoning application, phase two will instead create a close to 500,000 square feet building (495,132 SF) developed by McKibbon Equities. According to the property’s site data, the project will include 304 hotel rooms, 35 parking spaces, 13,000 SF of retail on the bottom floor, and a 4,800 SF ‘AC Cafe’ along East Washington Street and North Meridian Avenue. Likewise, a large sidewalk lining newly planned landscaping will compliment the project’s massing. The development will request no waivers, with close to zero setbacks along any portion of the development. Uniquely, the site plan hints at the hotel being an ‘AC Hotel’ with the projects name being ‘MHG Tampa DT ACH-MX, LLC’ and the site plan showing an ‘AC Cafe’, albeit it’s all speculative and naming isn’t confirmed. Elevations draw out a 13 floor tower measuring 164 FT to the building’s parapet or 148 FT to the roof. Because the project is preliminary, rendering unfortunately aren’t available. Current processing status indicates the project is in its earliest stage: application review and traffic analysis, with closure occurring in the distant past. The project is located at 111 N Meridian Avenue.
Gasworx’s First Phase Moves Forward With Permitting in Ybor City
Gasworx Tampa, a development aimed at historic restoration and revitalizing southern Ybor City with housing, retail, and office, is progressing with extensive permitting. Gasworx was touted in early 2020 as a “development that will reconnect a community with its rich cultural heritage and to restore Ybor City to its rightful place as one of America’s truly great neighborhoods.” Developers now have an opportunity to deliver on that promise. The project’s first phase began construction in early 2020 with La Union, a 317 unit apartment building, and later W2, a 390 unit apartment building that broke ground in early 2024. The remaining parcels in phase one are now moving forward with 516 units, 108,000 SF of office space, and 87,000 SF of retail space. Additionally, phase one will feature a new TECO Streetcar station next to a proposed park, all part of the development. The permitting covers three new blocks: E1, E2, and E3. All three blocks have respectively filed their demolition permits, utility permits, construction permits, and site work permits. Block E1, located at the northern end, will feature 140 residential units along with 18,000 square feet of retail space. This block is already prepared for construction following a demolition permit issued in 2020, which demolished a two-story building surrounded by vacant lots that were previously used for parking. Block E1 already has a filed utility permit to add four wastewater service connections and a site/foundation permit, both pending a client response to proceed. Additionally, a construction permit has been requested for a parking deck to provide parking spaces for both the retail and residential units. Block E2 is somewhat complicated, with parts of the existing warehouse being torn down to make way for an office building featuring 108,000 SF of office space and 12,000 SF of retail space. The Gasworx team is dedicated to honoring Ybor’s historic roots in their development, translating into the brick warehouse constructed in 1952 being repurposed to house unique retail spaces. Block E2 has a construction permit submitted for the office building, as well as a utility permit, a demolition permit, and a site/foundation work permit in process, all awaiting client response. Block E3, set to be the tallest building in phase one with 376 units and 29,000 SF of retail, is moving quickly. Crews have already demolished the existing structure on the site, thanks to a demolition permit obtained in 2023. The removed building was a three-story office constructed in the 90s. Lot E3 is the quickest moving parcel, with a complete construction permit, utility permit, and site/foundation permit already submitted. While the construction and utility permits are still under review, the site/foundation work permit has been granted. According to Businesswire, Suffolk Construction will break ground on the rest of phase one this summer.
Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track Continues Construction in Ybor
The City of Tampa is moving forward with the next stage of the Green Spine, a bike path that runs from North Hyde Park to V.M. Ybor. The Green Spine was first introduced in the early 2010s as part of the InVision Tampa Center City Plan, aiming to create “an appealing and safe cross-city multi-use trail that connects the eastern and western neighborhoods of Center City to the Riverwalk and to each other.” The entire Green Spine spans 3.4 miles, with the construction for phases 2a, 3a, and 1 already completed. The current phase, phase 3, includes segments 3B and 3C, with a total cost of $1,830,338 for capital improvements. The segment will feature two-lane bike paths with 3-foot concrete buffers, providing better protection for cyclists compared to existing bike lanes in Tampa that use cost-effective flex posts or paint. Construction began in August 2024 and is slated for completion by September of the following year. Recent site photos show that construction on segment 3B (Nuccio Parkway) is already under way, while construction for phase 3C has not yet started. Phase 3C along N 15th St will remove an estimated 42 parking spaces, with 52 remaining. It will develop a connection from Cuscaden Park to North Hyde Park, sparking significant improvements in the neighborhood/surrounding areas ranging from reduced gas consumption, increased tourism, improved water and air quality, and increase community connectivity. To contact the City of Tampa regarding concerns or suggestions, click here for Segment 3C and here for Segment 3B.
Tampa’s TECO Streetcar Has Been Free Since 2018: That May Soon End
Fare-free ridership on the TECO Streetcar Line is quietly coming to an end, ending close to 6 years of free service. The Florida Department of Transportation’s final grant to maintain fare-free service will last until January 5, 2025. The news comes as ridership reaches record highs. A report from July shows that ridership hit 112,999, contributing to around 1.43 million trips in 2024 so far. The Streetcar Line introduced fare-free riding in 2018 thanks to a $2.7 million grant from FDOT, funding the service until 2021. Afterward, an additional grant of $1.4 million was provided to continue the service from 2021 to 2023. Concerns about the end of fare-free ridership resurfaced in 2024. FDOT has committed to a $700,000 grant for this year, but no promises have been made for the future. The team behind Tampa’s TECO Streetcar is working to change that. A Public Hearing on potential fare adjustments is scheduled for November 7, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, providing opportunities for public comments and survey feedback. The leaders are eager to hear from community members and potentially gather insight into reinstating fare-free ridership. Additionally, seven stations will host Q&A sessions for residents to voice their concerns directly. Fare-Free ridership has been vital for Tampa’s economy. Dense neighborhoods like Tampa’s Water Street District, Channelside, or Ybor, have relied on the streetcar both for tourists and local passenger travel. If fare-free ridership ends, community investment is feared to dwindle. If you’re concerned about fares ending and can’t attend in-person sessions, there’s also an available online survey: TECO Streetcar Survey.
1st Affordable Building Revealed for Rome Yards in Tampa
On September 6th, Related Group and The Tampa Housing Authority revealed plans for their first building at Rome Yards called Gallery at Rome Yards. The building is part of phase 3A. According to a recently filed PD-A Incremental Review Application, phase 3A will include a residential building measuring 11 floors tall and a 4 story parking garage. The 11 floor building will measure 150 FT. As per the site plan table, the multi-family building will include 234 units. The 234 units include 60 one-bedroom units, 152 two-bedroom units, and 22 three-bedroom units for families. Eighty percent of the units are for low-income individuals/families at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The leftover 20 percent is reserved for workforce housing. According to The Tampa Bay Chamber, workforce housing is for individuals making between 80% and 120% of the Hillsborough Country Area Median Income. This includes individuals who are typically teachers, fire fighters, retail workers, construction workers, and more. To handle the excess demand from move-ins, a parking garage with 447 spaces will be built adjacent to the tower. 266 parking spaces are reserved for the first tower, while the others are for future buildings. On the bottom of the parking garage is a workforce training center and 5 live-work units. Rome Yards broke ground on May 21, 2024. Rome Yards will span 18-acres along the Hillsborough River and include 954 units designated to affordable and workforce needs. The current site has no existing buildings beyond surface parking and construction equipment for nearby projects. Zyscovich is the main architect. The first building is located at 2609 N Rome Ave.