Shovels Hit Dirt On $38M Rio Palma As Tampa Scrambles For Affordable Homes
A $38 million, 90-unit affordable housing complex broke ground Thursday in Tampa’s Palm River–Clair Mel, with family-sized units and supportive housing included. The project will accept vouchers and has some units reserved for formerly homeless residents.
South Tampa CVS Gets $9 Million ER Makeover as BayCare Moves In
BayCare filed plans to convert the former CVS on Dale Mabry into a 13,305‑sq‑ft freestanding emergency department with CT imaging and an ambulance canopy. The city filing lists a $9M construction value but offers no timeline.
Feds Funnel Millions Into Robles Park Reboot in Tampa Heights
Federal funds and local partners are moving forward to remake Robles Park Village into nearly 1,900 mixed‑income homes, anchored by a 30,000‑sq‑ft community hub. The project also includes a memorial for Zion Cemetery and an initial Lot D buildout.
UT's 11-Story Dorm Tower Plan Sets Up South Boulevard Showdown
The University of Tampa has filed plans for an 11‑story dorm to house about 840 students; the proposal goes before Tampa City Council on March 12, 2026. The move builds on multi‑year efforts to expand on‑campus housing amid record enrollment.












