Tampa Bay Economy in Q2 of 2019

Tampa Bay Economy in Q2 of 2019

The Tampa Bay economy grew over the past year adding 22,140 jobs resulting in an annual growth rate of 2.0%.  Most of the job growth was in the financial activities sector and the professional and business services sector.  As of June 2019, the unemployment rate in...
Tampa Bay Economy in Q1 of 2019

Tampa Bay Economy in Q1 of 2019

The Tampa Bay economy grew over the past year adding 26,200 jobs resulting in an annual growth rate of 1.9%.  Most of the job growth was in the financial activities sector and the professional and business services sector.  As of February 2019, the unemployment rate...

Florida Sales Tax

Many tenants are unaware that Florida imposes a specific statewide sales tax on commercial real estate leases.  The tax imposed is 5.8 percent of the total rent paid.  Rental payments subject to sales tax are also subject to any locally imposed discretionary sales...