Construction begins on downtown Tampa tower

Initial construction began Monday on a luxury hotel and residential tower in Tampa that’s reached $160 million in sales.

Crews have started drilling the first test pilings at the site of Pendry Tampa, a 37-story luxury hotel and condominium complex on Tampa’s Riverwalk. Once engineers are satisfied and have made any necessary adjustments, drilling on the entire foundation will begin in earnest.

Pendry Tampa is being developed by Two Roads Development of West Palm Beach and Pendry Hotels & Resorts on property between Ashley Drive South and the River Walk and Whiting Street and Brorein Streets.