New fire training tower in Tampa to boost firefighters' readiness

Construction has started on a new four-story building south of Ybor City in Tampa.

This one won’t feature apartments, though. There won’t be a retail component on the ground floor or a rooftop pool, gym, coworking space or pickleball courts, either. And no, there won’t be offices or conference rooms or an atrium with quiet spaces and a cafe.

The building currently under construction is an advance training structure being built on the grounds of the Tampa Fire and Police Training Complex at 116 S. 34th St.