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Tampa Bay Developer

The TBD POD is a weekly show featuring ambitious and interesting people influencing Tampa, Florida. New episodes every Friday! Stay tuned for more.

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01:12:07

How Tampa Theatre Survived 100 Years Of Change

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/03/27

John Bell is the President & CEO of Tampa Theatre, where he has led the historic nonprofit venue since 1985 and helped transform it into one of America’s most beloved movie palaces, live event spaces, and cultural institutions.0:00:00 - Early History0:07:12 - John Eberson0:13:10 - Technology0:22:17 - Restoration0:40:19 - 99 Year Lease0:55:12 - Restoration Finished0:59:58 - Macaw’s1:06:29 - Silent Films

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02:34:43

The Next 5 Years Will Transform Ybor City Forever

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2026/03/20

Joshua Pardue is a real estate developer, investor, and advisor, and the founder of JPRE Development and JPRE Advisory, with more than $1 billion in transactions and a portfolio spanning adaptive reuse, mixed-use, net-lease, and urban revitalization projects across multiple markets.0:00:00 - Introduction0:02:30 - The Bricks0:10:08 - West Ybor0:16:48 - New Rooftop Restaurant0:26:24 - West Ybor Continued0:45:47 - Good Development1:21:06 - Betting on Ybor2:06:53 - Small Developers

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01:29:42

Tampa Is Losing Its Soul And Bad Design Is To Blame |...

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2026/03/13

Linda Saul-Sena is a former Tampa City Council member who served for 20 years and has spent decades advocating for better urban planning, historic preservation, neighborhood design, and public space in Tampa. She has also been deeply involved in civic and cultural leadership across the city, including preservation, community design, and public service.She explains:◼️How highways, suburban zoning, and car-centric planning helped hollow out historic Tampa neighborhoods◼️Why walkable districts like

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01:41:52

Why Permits Slow Down Development And How Tampa Is...

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2026/03/06

John (JC) Hudgison is the Chief Building Official and Construction Services Manager for the City of Tampa, overseeing the department responsible for reviewing building plans, issuing permits, and inspecting construction projects across one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.He explains:◼️How Tampa processes nearly 30,000 building permits a year during explosive city growth◼️Why most permit applications get rejected and the simple steps that fix them◼️How virtual inspections and new

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01:31:08

Mayor of Clearwater: Downtown Is About To Transform |...

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2026/02/27

Bruce Rector was sworn in as the 36th Mayor of Clearwater, Florida in April 2024. Before entering public office, he served as General Counsel for The Sports Facilities Companies and held leadership roles across Clearwater’s business and nonprofit community. With international experience as the 58th President of Junior Chamber International and a background in law, athletics, and executive leadership, he brings a global perspective to local government.0:00:00 - Introduction0:04:58 - Mayor Hibbard

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00:50:05

The True Story Of Tampa’s Cigar City Mafia | EP 175

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2026/02/20

Scott Deitche is a mob historian and bestselling author of Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld, The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr., and Hitmen: The Mafia, Drugs, and the East Harlem Purple Gang. He has written dozens of articles on organized crime and has been featured on The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, A&E, C-SPAN, Oxygen, American Heroes Channel, and national news and radio programs. Scott is also a member of the Mob Museum

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01:54:01

The Architect Behind Tampa’s Waterfront Transformation

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2026/02/13

Keith Greminger is an architect with over 40 years of experience designing large-scale mixed-use developments across the United States and internationally. He worked on the historic restoration of St. Louis Union Station at just 26 years old, helped launch an architecture office in Hong Kong while delivering a 550-room Grand Hyatt in Jakarta, and later played a key role in building Tampa’s Convention Center, Benchmark Arena, public plazas, and the Riverwalk.He explains:◼️How restoring Union Station

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02:22:51

Award Winning Ecologist: The Hidden Springs Beneath...

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2026/02/06

Tom Ries is an ecologist and ecosystem restoration specialist, President and Founder of the Ecosphere Restoration Institute, and a national leader in wetland, seagrass, and living shoreline restoration who has conserved over 4,500 acres of habitat and led award-winning restoration projects across Florida.He explains: ◼️ Why Florida’s historic springs were buried under concrete and parking lots ◼️ How restoring one urban spring immediately brought manatees back ◼️ What living shorelines do better

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01:26:19

How Artists Drive Real Estate and Economic Growth

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/01/30

In episode 172, Garrett Greco sits down with Michele Smith to break down how arts, culture, and creative infrastructure directly impact economic growth, real estate development, and the long-term identity of cities like Tampa.Michele Smith is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tampa Arts Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Tampa’s creative economy and positioning the region as a nationally and internationally recognized arts city. She leads cross-sector

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01:28:27

What Makes Tampa One of the Most Exciting Cities in...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/01/23

President and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation breaks down how talent, infrastructure, and place-based development are shaping Tampa’s rapid growth. They dive into migration trends, housing affordability, transportation projects like Brightline, and why Tampa’s future depends on smart public investment and regional cooperation.They also dig into the Tampa Bay Rays stadium talks and what a potential move across the bay could mean for Dale Mabry, surrounding

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01:46:40

How To Unlock Real Urban Growth

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2026/01/16

Host Garrett sits down with developer Mike Montebourg to unpack why Tampa’s zoning code, parking requirements, and permitting process make it harder to build walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use projects, and attainable housing. Drawing from his work on projects like Canvas Gas Worx, Ybor City townhomes, and past adaptive-reuse developments, Mike explains how outdated regulations, rising costs, and red tape shape what actually gets built and what it means for Tampa’s urban future.0:00:00 -

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01:27:18

No Guest No Filters 3 | New Year Update

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2026/01/09

Host Garrett and producer David talk through Tampa’s transportation problems, including the stalled streetcar, how decisions get made, and what regional planning could mean for the city’s future. They also share their plans for 2026, explaining how the show will change, the stories they want to tell, and why transportation, development, and local policy will be a bigger focus as Tampa keeps growing.0:00:00 - Introduction0:02:27 - 2026 Plans0:16:58 - Big Blue0:22:04 - Scientology in Clearwater0:28:23

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01:25:17

Why KETTLER Is Building a 6 Million Square Foot...

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2026/01/02

James Nozar is President of Development at KETTLER, with deep experience leading large-scale, mixed-use urban projects, including his role in Water Street Tampa. He now oversees development strategy across KETTLER’s national portfolio while helping guide the long-term vision for Gasworx.Graham Tyrrell is Managing Director for Florida at KETTLER and has been directly involved in Gasworx since its earliest planning and entitlement stages. Based in Tampa, Graham leads execution on the ground,

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02:32:56

Lessons from Florida’s Most Dangerous Roads and How...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2025/12/26

Billy Hattaway is a transportation engineer with more than 45 years of experience shaping how cities grow, move, and function. A former Florida Department of Transportation District Secretary and one of the key figures behind Florida’s Complete Streets policy, Billy explains how outdated zoning codes, suburban land development patterns, and high-speed road design have led to congestion, safety issues, and failing downtowns across the state. This conversation breaks down why traffic can’t be solved

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01:17:37

Saving the Mirasol | Preservation, Pushback, and the...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2025/12/19

Frank & Lindsey Carriera break down the complex effort to preserve the Mirasol, a 100 year old landmark on Davis Islands, and explain why restoring historic buildings is far more complicated than new construction. They discuss storm damage, resiliency challenges, community feedback, and the long process of adapting an aging structure to modern needs without losing its character. This episode explores how preservation, economics, and neighborhood concerns intersect as Tampa continues to

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02:04:17

Rebuilding the Jackson House and Reviving Tampa Union...

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2025/12/12

Jerel McCants, the architect leading the rebuilding of the Jackson House and the renovation of Tampa Union Station, breaks down the broader design, development, and preservation issues shaping Tampa’s built environment. He discusses how architectural decisions influence communities, the challenges of restoring historic structures, the pressures created by rapid growth, and the importance of protecting culturally significant places. This episode takes a clear look at how Tampa’s past and future meet

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01:42:31

The Plan to Protect Tampa from a Water Shortage

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2025/12/05

Warren Hogg is the Chief Science Officer of Tampa Bay Water and one of the key voices behind the region’s modern water supply system. Amelia Brown is the Demand Management Program Manager who leads the effort to help residents and businesses conserve water and plan for long-term demand. Together, they break down how Tampa Bay nearly reached environmental collapse in the 1990s, why groundwater pumping dried out lakes and wetlands, and how desalination, river withdrawals, and a 15 billion gallon

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01:31:30

Why Tampa’s Impact Fee Hike Could Stop Development...

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2025/12/02

Steve Cona is the President and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, and in this episode he breaks down the biggest challenges shaping Tampa’s construction and development future. He talks about outdated permitting systems, long delays, the need for statewide standards, opportunities for AI and private-sector plan review, workforce shortages, housing affordability concerns, density debates, and the rising conversation around impact fees. Steve explains why timing, clarity, and a modernized

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01:22:50

Why Tampa’s Office Market Is Booming While Other...

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2025/11/28

Jim Moler is the Executive Vice President and Head of Office Agency Leasing for JLL in Tampa, and in this episode he breaks down why Tampa’s office market is outperforming the rest of the country. Jim explains the surge in Class A demand, record-setting leases, the impact of workforce migration, and how developments like Water Street and GasWorx are reshaping where companies want to be. He also covers why employers follow talent, how the University of Tampa is fueling the pipeline, and what rising

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01:54:27

THEA’s $752 Million Selmon Expressway Plan Explained

Tampa Bay Developer ·

2025/11/21

Greg Slater is the CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority and the former secretary of transportation for Maryland, and in this episode he walks through the full 752 million dollar Selmon Expressway improvement project and its impact on Tampa’s growth. Greg also breaks down how AI, real time data, smart signals, and new multimodal hubs could reshape mobility, including future connections between Tampa International Airport, Union Station, Brightline, and the cruise terminals. This episode

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