Tampa, FL – Tampa city officials are reviewing plans for a new 250-foot observation wheel called Tampa WOW, which would be located just north of the Florida Aquarium in the Channelside district.
Developer Tony Miller presented the proposal to the Tampa City Council, noting the attraction would occupy about one-third of an acre of city-owned land leased to the aquarium. The $20 million project is privately funded and, if approved, is expected to open in 2026.
The wheel would feature climate-controlled gondolas designed for 20- to 30-minute rides, offering panoramic views of Tampa Bay, downtown Tampa, and surrounding areas…