Ellison Development closes on former police HQ land, clearing way for construction
By Emma Behrmann
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Published: Nov 4, 2026

A Tampa developer has closed on a piece of city-owned land pivotal for the redevelopment of the former St. Pete police headquarters.

Ellison Development⁠ purchased a portion of the 2.1-acre property for $4.4 million, according to a deed recorded in Pinellas County Wednesday, and now the entire site is in Ellison’s control. The development has yet to go vertical after the Ellison team took over redevelopment plans in 2023. Now, the developer says they can begin construction.

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