Tampa Bay Developer Podcast

In Episode 94 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Patrick Manteiga, editor and publisher of La Gaceta, the nation’s only tri-lingual newspaper. Patrick shares the story of his family's 102-year-old publication, Tampa's rich cultural heritage, and the evolution of its immigrant communities. From the role of cigar factories in shaping the city to the politics that have defin

In Episode 93 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Nick DiCosola of St Pete Box to dive into the innovative world of building homes and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) out of shipping containers. They discuss the durability of these structures, their potential to provide resilience against Florida’s hurricanes and storms, and the challenges posed by zoning regulations. Nick

In Episode 92 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Ian Anderson, the president of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, to explore the shifting landscape of media from traditional formats to innovative, community-centered approaches. Ian shares insights into what sets The Business Journal apart from other networks, including its focus on high-quality, timely business news, in-depth

In Episode 91 of The TBD Podcast, host Garrett Greco explores the City of Tampa's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton with guest Riley Tuff, the Lead Emergency Planner for the city, shedding light on the challenges and strategies involved in disaster management. With recent storms highlighting the importance of preparedness, Garrett and Riley discuss how the city has mobilized

In Episode 90 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett Greco sits down with Phil Michaels, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and founder of Tembo Education. They dive into the exciting Red Bull Flugtag event, where teams build and pilot homemade flying machines off a 30-foot platform. Phil will captain The Coconut Pirates' flight, with all proceeds supporting Tembo's mission to educate children

In this episode of The TBD Podcast, host Garrett Greco sits down with two top-tier experts in emergency management—Josh Bellotti, Director of Engineering & Operations, and Katja Miller, Emergency Management Operations Section Chief for Hillsborough County. Together, they break down the phases of hurricane preparedness, including pre-hurricane preparation, the critical 24 hour

In episode 88 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Roger German, CEO of the Florida Aquarium, to discuss Tampa’s evolving vision, the Aquarium’s impact on the community, and its role in the city’s future development. They explore what Tampa could look like in the years ahead, offering valuable insights into how the Aquarium is helping shape the city’s future. Don’t

In episode 87 of the TBD Podcast, Garret sits down with Scott Gilner, Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn, to explore the firm’s diverse projects across the Tampa Bay area. As a national design and consulting firm known for its expertise in transportation, planning, and development services, Kimley-Horn plays a pivotal role in shaping the region’s infrastructure. Their convers

In Episode 86 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Rico Smith, the Republican candidate for Florida State Representative in District 67. Together, they discuss critical topics such as government spending, transportation challenges, and viable strategies to address Florida’s ongoing insurance crisis. This episode provides a thought-provoking look at key issues affecting the

In episode 85 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Chon Nguyen and Ferrell Alvarez, co-owners of the Proper House Group, a renowned Tampa-based hospitality collective responsible for some of the city’s most iconic ventures, including Rooster & the Till, Gallito Taqueria, Nebraska Mini Mart, Dang Dude, Ash, and Alter Ego. They explore the journey that brought their partn