Tampa neighborhood continues to be a CRE bright spot

The Westshore Alliance, a nonprofit group of business and community leaders that promotes the development of Tampa’s Westshore business district, held its 21st annual Westshore Development Forum — providing key updates on the area’s office, hotel, retail and other sectors — May 18 at Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel in Tampa.

With economic uncertainty, including the possibility of a mild recession, on the horizon, the event was a more muted affair than past years. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor appeared in person at last year’s forum but was absent on Thursday, instead supplying a prerecorded introduction. Tampa City Council members also skipped the event.