Tampa Bay Developer Podcast

Tampa Bay Developer
Tampa Bay Developer Podcast

TBD Podcast is a weekly show featuring ambitious and interesting people influencing Tampa, Florida. New episodes every Friday! Stay tuned for more.

  1. 3 天前

    Inside the Lawsuit That Could Change Pedestrian Safety in Tampa Bay

    In Episode 119 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Chris Waggener, a local attorney fighting for pedestrian safety and legal reform in Tampa Bay. They discuss the tragic case of Maximus Giannikos, a tourist from South Africa visiting Clearwater with his family, whose life was forever changed at a local intersection, and the $200,000 cap that limits justice in cases like his. Chris breaks down the legal obstacles to holding cities accountable, the state-level red tape involved in claims bills, and why so many intersections in the region are still dangerously outdated. From traffic engineering to legislative gridlock, this conversation exposes the hard truths behind Florida's infrastructure and what it will take to make meaningful change. 00:00:00 – Introduction to the episode and overview of the case 00:10:21 – Background on the intersection and how the incident happened 00:18:36 – Explanation of the $200,000 state cap and its legal implications 00:26:03 – How claims bills work in Florida and the difficulty of filing them 00:32:42 – Why this case could create systemic change in Tampa Bay 00:41:38 – Discussion of city accountability and lack of maintenance protocols 00:47:30 – Economic impact vs. safety: Clearwater’s tourism dollars vs. payouts 00:57:51 – The growing pedestrian and biking culture in Florida 01:03:32 – Barriers to safer infrastructure and legal loopholes 01:13:56 – Final thoughts on next steps, policy hopes, and long-term reform

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  2. 3月7日

    Inside the mind of a Real Estate Developer

    In Episode 113 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with real estate developer Omar Garcia, a builder who has taken on some of Tampa’s most challenging projects. Garcia has turned abandoned and overlooked properties—like a foreclosed office building and a 123-year-old cigar factory—into thriving student housing developments. He talks about how to spot undervalued real estate, the risks of adaptive reuse, and the importance of preserving Tampa’s history while building for the future. They cover everything from navigating zoning laws and historic designations to handling crime, city bureaucracy, and financing unconventional projects. Garcia also shares the wildest moments of his career, including dealing with a SWAT team, a hitman, and the massive turnaround of a once-troubled apartment complex.Omar Garcia is a real estate developer and investor who has built a reputation for taking on projects others overlook. His work includes revitalizing historic buildings, adaptive reuse projects, and large-scale student housing developments. A former Navy officer and construction manager, his notable projects include 220 Madison, the Cigar Lofts, and the transformation of West River Flats. With a deep understanding of real estate, urban development, and business strategy, he shares insights on how to find value in forgotten properties, why historic preservation matters, and what’s next for Tampa’s real estate market.

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    TBD Podcast is a weekly show featuring ambitious and interesting people influencing Tampa, Florida. New episodes every Friday! Stay tuned for more.

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