Strategic Property Partners announced that Solomon Partners, L.P., a leading investment bank headquartered in New York, has signed a new direct lease and expansion at Thousand & One, the signature office building in Water Street Tampa.<\/p>\n
The firm, which operates from New York, Miami, Chicago and Tampa, had previously occupied the space under a sublease. Its decision to remain and expand signals a deepened investment in the Tampa market<\/a> and confidence in the city\u2019s growing financial ecosystem.<\/p>\n Why It Matters<\/p>\n With Solomon Partners\u2019 new agreement, Thousand & One is now 92% leased, underscoring both tenant retention and momentum in Tampa\u2019s Class A office market<\/a>. According to SPP, 36% of the building\u2019s tenants are new to the region, reflecting Water Street Tampa\u2019s continued draw for national and international firms seeking a foothold in the Southeast.<\/p>\n READ: Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThousand & One was designed to deliver a world-class workplace experience, and we are thrilled to help Solomon stay within the building,\u201d said Mary-Kate Michalak of SPP. \u201cOur focus continues to be building strong relationships and finding solutions that meet our tenants\u2019 evolving needs.\u201d<\/p>\n Industry Insight<\/p>\n Franklin Street<\/a>, which leads leasing efforts for Thousand & One, emphasized the broader market signal behind the move.<\/p>\n \u201cCompanies increasingly see this location as a powerful tool to recruit the best and brightest,\u201d said Matt Alexander, senior director of office and industrial at Franklin Street. \u201cThis is a great deal not only because of the quality of the tenant, but because Solomon started as a subtenant and is now committing to a direct lease. That transition further solidifies momentum in the Water Street neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n Of the building\u2019s 360,000 square feet, just 24,000 remain available, including a rare opportunity for a full-floor buildout, signaling continued high demand in Tampa\u2019s premier downtown<\/a> corridor.<\/p>\n READ: Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n The Bigger Picture<\/p>\n Solomon Partners joins a growing roster of high-profile tenants anchoring the Water Street Tampa development<\/a>, a multibillion-dollar transformation redefining downtown\u2019s live-work-play dynamic.<\/p>\n SPP\u2019s focus on creating experiential, high-quality places has turned the district into a magnet for firms seeking modern, amenity-rich office environments that attract and retain top talent.<\/p>\n Learn more: <\/a>waterstreettampa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Stay Connected<\/p>\n Sign up for TBBW\u2019s newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n