Homes in walkable Tampa neighborhoods are seeing a larger price increase than those in areas dependent on cars, according to a new report. Seattle-based Redfin recently looked at the difference in home prices between walkable neighborhoods, where some or most errands can be accomplished on foot, and car-dependent neighborhoods, where most errands require a car.
Water Street Tampa is more than two years and 5 million square feet into vertical construction — and the urban district is about to hit another major milestone. Developer Strategic Property Partners says the removal of the existing railway crossing at Meridian Avenue is on track to begin in early November. That rail removal is
There is a lot to consider when choosing the right neighborhood, from family friendliness to the nightlife and diversity. Niche.com, a website that ranks everything from colleges to the healthiest cities, has created a ranking of the best neighborhoods in Tampa. A few prominent downtown neighborhoods landed at the top of the list. Harbour Island
Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy both a laid-back beach lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area, including professional sports teams, interesting museums, and an array of entertainment and dining options. The Tampa Bay metro area is a sprawling and diverse region that encompasses three cities – Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
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.
Plant High School, 2415 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, is among the best high schools in America, U.S. News & World Report said Tuesday in its most comprehensive ranking yet of the nation’s high schools. More than 17,000 schools are ranked, an increase from 2,700 last year. Plant High School ranked #582 in the National Rankings and #36 among
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
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