One of the original Davis Islands homes sells for $3.9 million
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
The house, on the National Register of Historic Places, was developed by Tampa native D.P. Davis. By Susan Taylor Martin TAMPA — In 1925, a two-story house on Davis Islands was built for $50,000. On Monday, it sold for $3.9 million. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the house at 202 Blanca Ave.
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International Plaza eyes two-story bowling alley and movie theater expansion
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
By Sara DiNatale TAMPA — Some classic entertainment could be headed to International Plaza: The mall’s owners are considering a new movie theater and two-story bowling alley. Plans filed with the City of Tampa this week call for a 39,000-square-foot cinema with 653 seats and a 31,000-square-foot bowling alley with 14 lanes. No vendor is listed
Hillsborough’s booming growth makes Tampa Bay one of the country’s fastest growing regions
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
By Mike Schneider When it came to population growth last year, Tampa Bay grew by more people than can fit into Tropicana Field, making the region one of the fastest growing in the nation, U.S. Census data shows. More than 51,000 people moved into the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area last year, earning the ninth spot
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Tampa International Officials Announce Latest Expansion Project
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Tampa International Airport officials took another step in the facility’s $2 billion expansion this week, announcing the latest expansion plans. New TPA office building to be built 9-story building will connect to car rental facility and SkyConnect train to terminal The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority on Thursday named VanTrust Real Estate to start construction later
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10 Years of Change: Urban scene evolves in Downtown Tampa, St. Pete
Monday, 18 March 2019
In Tampa Bay’s two largest cities, times have changed, to say the least. St. Petersburg’s reputation as a retirement haven, the city of green benches, and downtown Tampa’s status as a ghost town after 5 p.m. appear gone for good. Curtis Hixon Park attracts locals and tourists day and night. Today, Tampa’s downtown hums with
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Tourists flock to Tampa Bay area for spring break
Monday, 11 March 2019
January brought a pirate invasion to the Bay area. But in March, we’ve got an invasion of a different kind: spring break vacationers. From Indiana, to Kansas, to Canada, many have fled to Madeira Beach after being fed up with the north’s cold temperatures. “It was 20 degrees when we left Illinois, so this is
Clearwater Beach has been named the best beach in America — again
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
For the third time in a few years, Clearwater Beach has claimed the top spot among favorite beaches in the country. According to TripAdvisor, the iconic beach has been named No. 1. It suggests that the best time to visit is, well, anytime of the year. “The sugar fine white sand is a trademark of
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20 years in the making, Midtown Tampa is poised to begin a flurry of construction
Monday, 11 February 2019
The history of the Bromley Companies in Tampa goes back decades, but its distant past looks a lot different from its near future. Thirty years ago, Bromley had a company here that recycled wooden pallets. Contrast that to a couple of months from now, when Bromley will start construction on an apartment complex, the bay
New report: Tampa Bay area still a bargain compared to other regions
Wednesday, 06 February 2019
The Tampa Bay area’s housing costs have been on the rise, but in 2018 they were still lower than in other metropolitan areas around Florida and beyond, according to a new analysis. The analysis shows that the bay area last year was one of the nation’s most affordable areas to live. The Tampa metro area,
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Why Everyone Is Moving to Tampa Right Now (And You Might Want to Join Them)
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
If you’re looking for a great comeback story — or the perfect place to make your own comeback — look no further than Tampa, FL. Some may have counted Tampa out after the city was hit hard by the Great Recession. But over the last eight years, Tampa hasn’t just managed to get back up,
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