Bridging the Bay with Mike Sutton of Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside

Bridging the Bay connects the people, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of real estate and community across Tampa Bay. Each episode dives into timely topics from property taxes and housing policy to innovation, leadership, and local impact, bridging the gap between real estate, government, and the neighborhoods we call home. In this episode of Bridging the Bay, we sit down with Mike Sutton, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside, to discuss the growing need for affordable homeownership and workforce housing across the Tampa Bay region. Mike shares how Habitat's unique model helps working families achieve homeownership through education, sweat equity, and affordable mortgage opportunities, creating lasting stability and stronger communities.We explore the housing challenges facing teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential members of the workforce, while addressing common misconceptions about Habitat's mission and impact. Mike also highlights transformative developments like Lealman Heights and other community projects that are expanding access to attainable housing while revitalizing neighborhoods throughout Tampa Bay.The conversation also examines the critical role of partnerships between nonprofits, local governments, businesses, employers, and REALTORS® in creating housing solutions for the future. From community collaboration to neighborhood investment, this episode showcases how organizations and individuals can work together to make homeownership more accessible for Tampa Bay families.Recorded live from the Febre Frameworks Studio, where creativity meets community, tune in and see how we’re bridging the bay, one conversation at a time. Send us Fan Mail