Why Tampa’s Office Market Is Booming While Other Cities Struggle

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