Darryl Shaw | The Vision Behind Gasworx and Ybor’s Future

In episode 130, Garrett sits down with Darryl Shaw, the developer behind one of Tampa’s largest urban redevelopment projects: Gasworx. Known for co-founding BluePearl Veterinary and now revitalizing Ybor City, Darryl shares how his decades-long vision is transforming vacant lots into a walkable, connected, and culturally vibrant district. They discuss the history of the Gasworx site, the failed Rays stadium deal, the importance of the streetcar system, the role of public parks, and why small businesses matter as much as big investments. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to reshape a city block by block—and why it’s not just about profits, but purpose.0:00:00 - Introduction0:02:18 - Hotel Haya0:05:33 - Activating Ybor0:07:27 - Daryl Shaw 0:15:51 - Veterinary Business0:20:25 - Acquiring Ybor Property 0:36:03 - Revitalizing Ybor0:51:25 - Gasworx1:00:46 - The Rays in Ybor1:08:14 - Gasworx Continued