Tampa Bay Developer

01:38:25

Why Florida Homeowners Are Raising Their Houses...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/10/02

Jeff Trosclair joins TBD Podcast to explain how house lifting is helping Florida homeowners protect flood-prone properties, what it actually costs to raise an entire home, and why Hurricanes Helene and Milton created enormous demand for home elevation across Tampa Bay.0:00 Intro4:49 Bringing house lifting to Florida11:44 Permitting requirements and costs16:49 Financing lifts with SBA21:12 How houses get lifted40:03 Lifting versus rebuilding costs46:18 Certificate of occupancy issues54:24 Elevate

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01:24:21

Why Young People Are Moving to Tampa and Building...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/09/30

The TBD POD goes live from Run Club for MFs That Don’t Run at 1920 Ybor City to talk with the people shaping Tampa’s culture about run clubs, Ybor City, development, community, small businesses, and why so many people are moving to Tampa.

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01:30:23

Growing Up In West Tampa During The 1950s

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/09/25

George Guida Jr. joins the TBD Podcast to share the forgotten history of West Tampa, what it was like growing up among its immigrant families, cigar factories, streetcars and family businesses, the legacy of his father “Mr. West Tampa,” and the restoration of the historic Guida Home.00:00 Intro02:55 Cigars build West Tampa10:45 Mutual aid societies21:25 Childhood games and cork ball25:26 The family home30:21 Dad's hot pink fenders41:31 Mr. West Tampa legacy47:26 Restoring the family home50:45

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01:15:01

This Tampa Charity Has Been Protecting Children Since...

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2026/09/18

Taylor Cheeseman joins TBD to explain how the Children’s Home Network evolved from taking abandoned children off Tampa’s streets in 1892 to providing foster care, behavioral health, family support, special-needs services, and interventions designed to stop families from reaching crisis.00:00 Intro01:19 Carrie Hammersley's 1892 founding05:10 From orphanage to cottage care15:47 Securing the Memorial Highway campus24:31 Specialized residential programs today26:50 Community-based prevention

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01:31:05

How To Protect The Environment As Florida Continues...

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2026/09/11

Conservation Florida President and CEO Traci Deen joins TBD Podcast to explain how Florida can handle explosive population growth while protecting the state parks, water, wildlife corridors, farms, ranches, and wild places that make Florida unique.0:00 - Intro1:41 - State park development controversy10:06 - Florida's explosive population growth17:16 - Balancing growth and conservation31:02 - Data centers spark political debate36:50 - Polk County conservation tax referendum49:17 - Choosing which

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01:12:23

Lieutenant Dan, Barefoot Boston Marathon, and Working...

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2026/09/04

Tampa Terrence joins the TBD Podcast to reveal how he became one of Tampa’s biggest social media personalities, found the viral “Lieutenant Dan” during the hurricanes, ran the Boston Marathon barefoot, and ended up traveling across America working with Jake Paul.00:00 Intro02:50 Lieutenant Dan goes viral14:02 University of Tampa series18:44 Why he goes barefoot21:17 Barefoot Boston Marathon28:00 Jake Paul RV summer38:25 What's next for Terrance43:53 Tampa history and growth51:25 Ybor City's

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01:57:48

Public Money, Private Development And The Future Of...

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2026/08/28

Tampa entrepreneur Ed Buckley joins Garrett Greco to break down how Water Street transformed downtown Tampa, why Channelside struggled to create the same energy, what Gasworx could become next, and how walkability, restaurants, high-paying jobs, startups, and private investment are reshaping the city.00:00 Intro03:06 AI models and personalities13:32 PureFit's college origins24:14 Water Street and downtown Tampa39:21 Rays stadium public funding51:02 Dubai and the UAE57:36 America's sovereign

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01:54:55

Tampa Electric Company: The Cost of Energy

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2026/08/21

Tampa Electric CEO Archie Collins joins Garrett Greco on TBD Podcast Episode 201 to explain why Florida electric bills have risen, how Tampa Electric sets rates, what AI and data centers mean for the power grid, and the future of solar, nuclear energy, hurricane resiliency, and electricity in Tampa Bay.They discuss:◼️ Why electric bills have increased and how investments in generation, storm recovery, fuel, and a stronger power grid ultimately affect what Tampa Electric customers pay◼️ How Tampa

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01:37:55

Infill Development, Flood Rebuilds, and The...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/08/14

Domain Homes President Adam Mays and project manager and lot specialist Guy Frankenfield join Garrett Greco to reveal why Tampa Bay homes have become so expensive, how $400,000 lots, construction costs, city codes and flood regulations are reshaping Tampa and St. Petersburg real estate, and how builders are helping families rebuild after the 2024 hurricanes.00:00 Intro02:21 How city codes shape homes10:18 Cost to build a home21:40 CRA subsidies and affordability37:34 Inherited lots and generational

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00:38:40

Rays CEO: The NEW Tampa Stadium Deal Explained

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/08/11

Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby and Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson break down the NEW Tampa stadium proposal, how the financing has changed, where the tax revenue could go, and why the project could reshape Tampa far beyond baseball.Under Carlson’s new proposal, Tampa would eliminate the previously contemplated $80 million Community Investment Tax contribution and $100 million backed by future Drew Park CRA tax growth. Instead, a new 35-year tax-increment financing district would use property taxes

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01:42:10

Property Tax Referendum, Autonomous Transportation,...

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2026/08/07

Garett Greco and producer David break down the latest fight over the Tampa Bay Rays stadium, Florida property taxes, Ybor City’s transformation, AI data centers, Tampa transportation, Amtrak, housing affordability, and what Tampa needs to get right as the city continues to grow.They discuss:◼️Why Tampa should understand the impact of Florida’s property tax changes before committing massive public dollars to a new Rays stadium◼️How restoring Castle Lala and moving the TBD Podcast headquarters to Ybor

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00:38:45

Ybor City Q & A

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/07/31

Hosted by Stephanie Harrison-Bailey, the neighbors of Ybor City sat down with Garrett Greco to ask questions about Ybor’s past, present, and future. Together, they explore the neighborhood’s history, redevelopment, nightlife, infrastructure, local government, and how Ybor can grow without losing the culture and character that make it unique.00:00 Intro00:24 Garrett's family history in Ybor03:52 What makes Ybor special06:07 Decades-long push to redevelop09:22 Micro development and vacant

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01:13:30

How Cities Can Make It Easier To Start A Small Business

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/07/24

On TBD Podcast Episode 197, Garrett Greco and AJ DeSimone unpack how Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. grew from a 100-square-foot Tampa ghost kitchen into a breakout Italian American restaurant brand, survived an 18-month storefront buildout, used social media and AI to maintain momentum, and prepared to expand across Tampa Bay.00:00:00 - Intro00:00:38 - How founders met00:03:11 - Ghost kitchen testing begins00:10:53 - Ghost kitchen not sustainable00:16:29 - City permitting delays00:35:02 - Opening day,

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00:11:30

How Tampa Bay’s 3 Mayors Are Solving Regional Issues...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/07/22

Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater aren’t competing for growth, they’re solving Tampa Bay’s biggest regional problems together. Mayors Jane Castor, Ken Welch, and Bruce Rector break down how the three cities actually collaborate.00:00 — Intro00:21 — Rector: Not competing, we’re partners00:51 — Welch: Quarterly lunches, strong relationships01:22 — Castor: Not competing with Miami02:11 — Rector: Solving regional workforce housing02:52 — Welch: Downtown partnerships, tourism collaboration04:45 — Rector:

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00:49:39

St. Pete Mayor: The Gas Plant District, The Rays, and...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/07/17

Ken Welch is the 54th Mayor of St. Petersburg, the city’s first African American mayor and a third-generation St. Pete resident who grew up in the Historic Gas Plant community before homes, churches and businesses were displaced for development; he was sworn into office in January 2022 and is seeking another term as mayor.00:00 - Intro00:36 - Growing up in Gas Plant District06:18 - Rays stadium sale and move08:14 - Trop dome damage and repair11:14 - Selecting the development partner16:14 - Green

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00:37:48

Why I’m Running For Tampa City Council

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/07/10

Garrett Greco sits down with producer David to reveal why he is running for Tampa City Council District 3 and discuss his vision for Tampa’s growth, neighborhoods, transportation, infrastructure, small businesses, and future. They talk about:◼️Why he decided to run for Tampa City Council District 3◼️What Tampa must do to manage growth without losing its identity◼️How the city can improve transportation and critical infrastructure◼️Why protecting neighborhoods and supporting small businesses are

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01:55:22

Old Tampa Looked Nothing Like The City We Live In Today

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2026/07/03

hip Weiner is a Tampa photographer, creator of https://www.oldtampaphotos.com/, author of multiple before and after Tampa history books, food photographer, and mental health counselor who has spent years documenting historic buildings, researching their stories, and showing how Tampa has changed from the late 1800s through today.

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00:55:02

Fixing Transportation And The Housing Crisis

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2026/06/26

Bemetra Simmons is the President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of regional business and nonprofit leaders focused on improving the civic quality and economic well-being of Tampa Bay. Since taking the role in 2021, she has worked to convene CEOs, policymakers, business leaders, and community organizations around major regional issues including housing affordability, transportation, workforce development, education, and economic competitiveness.She explains:◼️Why Tampa Bay’s

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01:28:16

The Nonprofit Tampa Cannot Afford To Lose | Crisis...

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2026/06/19

Clara A. Reynolds is the President & CEO of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, a Tampa native, social worker, and longtime community leader helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, including mental health crises, substance abuse, financial distress, sexual assault, domestic violence, and emergency medical situations.She explains:◼️How Crisis Center of Tampa Bay answers 211 and 988 calls for people facing crisis◼️Why suicide calls, sexual assault calls, and mental health

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01:06:32

Why St. Pete Is Perfect For Small Businesses

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/06/12

Zach Pace and Rachelle Tomushev are the co-founders of Volta Wine & Market, a new wine shop, gourmet market, and wine bar opening at 400 Central in downtown Saint Petersburg, with Zach bringing sommelier experience and a Michelin hospitality background and Rachelle helping shape the brand, operations, and customer experience.0:00 - Volta Wine & Market intro9:08 - Florida vs. California business climate11:29 - Signing the lease journey17:33 - Choosing 400 Central location26:50 - Founding

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