Tampa Bay Developer

Capt. Dustin Pack is a Florida native, fly fishing guide with Fly Tide Charters, and board member of Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, where he advocates for clean water and conservation across Tampa Bay.

Cathie Wood is the founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, the investment firm known for backing disruptive technologies like AI, robotics, blockchain, energy storage, and genomics. Becca Brown is the CEO of spARK Labs by ARK Invest, where she helps founders grow early-stage companies inside the ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.They explain:◼️Why this is the biggest technological revolution in history◼️How AI could create new businesses, increase productivity, and unlock a wave of entrepreneurship◼️What ARK Invest sees next for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and the future of digital assets◼️Where St. Pete and Tampa Bay could lead in healthcare, defense tech, startup growth, and innovation◼️How real startups are using AI right now to improve permitting, hospitals, transportation, and quality of life00:27 - ARK INVEST05:50 - AI and Entrepreneurship08:58 - SpARK Labs14:11 - Tampa Bay Area19:41 - Inovative Solutions25:15 - Technological Revolution45:52 - Palantir48:49 - Gas Plant District

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

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 Ybor City, Hyde Park, and Davis Islands create stronger community and better local economies◼️What cities lose when ugly development, oversized roads, and bad design replace beauty, history, and human scale◼️How historic preservation, public art, and better infrastructure can bring depth, identity, and connection back to Tampa◼️Why climate change, floodplain rules, tree canopy, and storm resilience will shape the future of Tampa neighborhoods

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 Resigns0:16:38 - Coachman Park0:29:43 - Church of Scientology0:41:22 - Clearwater Beach0:50:05 - Connecting PIE and TPA0:58:26 - Property Tax Referendum1:05:25 - Regional Solutions 1:16:01 - Density

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 early in his career shaped his design philosophy◼️Why Tampa’s Convention Center location was a rare waterfront opportunity◼️How Thunder Alley was intentionally designed as a community gathering space◼️Why expanding the Convention Center is more complicated than people think◼️What Tampa must do next to create a world-class pedestrian waterfront0:00:00 - St. Louis Union Staton0:18:15 - HOK Hong Kong Office0:27:59 - Tampa Convention Center0:38:58 - Benchmark Arena0:46:05 - Convention Center Expansion0:55:25 - Riverwalk1:01:28 - North Downtown Redevelopment1:37:14 - Riverwalk Expansion

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 partnerships between artists, developers, government, and private industry to build sustainable cultural infrastructure, expand access to markets, and elevate creativity as a driver of economic and community development.He explains:◼️ Why cities that invest in the arts attract stronger talent, businesses, and long-term growth◼️ How creative infrastructure increases walkability, property value, and economic resilience◼️ What role developers and small property owners can play in supporting the arts◼️ Why authentic cultural identity matters more than copying other major cities◼️ How Tampa is building the foundation to become a nationally recognized arts destination0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:57 - Downtown Arts Center0:04:04 - Tampa Arts Alliance 0:09:55 - Arts in Development 0:14:25 - Tampa Arts Education0:17:29 - Affordable Housing for Artists0:25:37 - Zero Empty Spaces0:36:59 - Gasparilla0:49:43 - Art for Small Developers 0:54:45 - Tampa Public Art0:07:21 - Roundabout Art

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 - Introduction0:10:16 - Canvas Gas Worx0:20:52 - Why become a developer?0:27:53 - Florida Land Codes1:19:29 - 50 Year Mortgages1:24:57 - Article1:30:01 - Parking Minimums1:35:37 - Outro

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, translating long-term vision into a walkable, mixed-use district.In this episode, James and Graham explain how Gasworx is being built as a true urban district, not just a collection of buildings, and why lessons from Water Street are shaping everything from office strategy to public space. They break down why high-quality office still works in Tampa, how Ybor’s history is being preserved, and what it takes to deliver a connected, walkable neighborhood over the next decade.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:42 - Darryl Shaw and Kettler0:08:59 - Gasworx Development0:38:46 - Office Market0:49:5 - Lessons from Water Street

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 grow.0:00:00 - Intro0:06:03 - Mirasol’s History0:11:17 - Redevelopment0:37:53 - Mirasol Restaurant0:43:46 - Community0:58:22 - Preservation 1:07:18 - Outro

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 reservoir reshaped the region’s entire water strategy. They explain the future pressures of explosive growth, the cost of new infrastructure, the importance of Florida-friendly landscaping, and why every gallon saved delays multimillion-dollar projects. This conversation reveals how water actually gets to your tap and what Tampa Bay must do to secure its water supply for the next generation.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:36 - History of Tampa Bay Water0:21:37 - Water Infrastructure0:26:47 - Saving Water and Rebates0:45:01 - Future Planning1:13:18 - Waste Water1:35:14 - Outro

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 population, amenities, and urban living mean for the future of Tampa’s growth.0:00:00 - Intro0:04:57 - Office Development0:25:12 - Metropolitan Statistic Area0:42:56 - Demand0:52:01 - UT Graduates1:00:44 - Future Challenges1:18:14 - Outro