Westchase Town Center, a 58,000-square-foot lifestyle center in Tampa, has been sold for $24.94 million. <\/p>\n
Developer Alan Charron announced the transaction after nearly 20 years of owning and developing<\/a> the property into one of North Tampa\u2019s <\/a>most successful retail<\/a> destinations. <\/p>\n The center sits at 9524 W Linebaugh Avenue and is home to tenants that include World of Beer, F45 Training, RE\/MAX, The Grind, Anytime Fitness and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.<\/p>\n SIGN UP FOR TBBW\u2019S FREE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n What we know<\/p>\n Alan Charron purchased the site in 2004 and developed Westchase Town Center from the ground up as part of the Westchase master-planned community. <\/p>\n Over the course of two decades, he built the center into a high-performing retail hub, characterized by strong tenant retention and steady consumer traffic.<\/p>\n READ: Luxury meets demand: Tampa\u2019s $675M Hotel ORA surges past $200M in sales<\/a><\/p>\n The sale was brokered by the Thedford Cannan Group of Marcus & Millichap, which represented the buyer. Bill Smith of Real Property Specialists represented the seller.<\/p>\n Charron said the project is one of the developments he is most proud of because it supports local businesses and serves as a long-standing neighborhood anchor.<\/p>\n What now?<\/p>\n The sale comes as Charron shifts attention toward new developments across Central Florida. His next project, Sails of Trelago, is under construction in Maitland and is designed to set a new standard for upscale retail in the region. <\/p>\n The project will feature restaurants, retailers and experiential spaces built around walkability and coastal-inspired architecture.<\/p>\n As Tampa Bay and Orlando continue to draw sustained population growth<\/a>, high-quality retail destinations are seeing stronger investor interest. Deals like this one suggest continued confidence in suburban town center models that combine food, fitness and community uses.<\/p>\n What this means for you:<\/p>\n For commercial real estate<\/a> professionals:<\/p>\n This transaction shows the market remains strong for well-located, walkable retail centers that offer stable tenants and community value. Investors continue to seek high-barrier-to-entry assets in growing suburban markets.<\/p>\n READ: National design-build firm announces East Coast hub in Tampa<\/a><\/p>\n For business<\/a> owners:<\/p>\n Retailers and service-based businesses may find increasing opportunity in town center environments that have steady foot traffic and a built-in residential base. As developers focus on walkability and tenant mix, these centers can offer more stable environments than traditional strip centers.<\/p>\n For Tampa Bay residents:<\/p>\n The sale signals continued investment in the Westchase area and suggests that the neighborhood\u2019s retail core is positioned for long-term vitality.<\/p>\n What you can do<\/p>\n If you are a business owner or commercial investor:<\/p>\n Evaluate whether town center style properties align with your long-term goals.<\/p>\n Review local market reports for Westchase and Northwest Hillsborough County.<\/p>\n Follow updates on Sails of Trelago if you are exploring opportunities in Central Florida<\/p>\n If you are a developer:<\/p>\n Study the success of walkable suburban retail models in Tampa and Orlando.<\/p>\n Track population and income growth patterns that may support similar projects.<\/p>\n Takeaway<\/p>\n The sale of Westchase Town Center underscores the strength of Tampa\u2019s suburban retail market and signals continued demand for mixed-use centers that prioritize community and convenience. <\/p>\n As Charron moves ahead with new projects in Central Florida, the region\u2019s retail landscape is set for another period of growth.<\/p>\n Stay Connected<\/p>\n Sign up for TBBW\u2019s newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n