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Ashley Reams Mistretta

Ashley Reams Mistretta is a writer and editor for 83 Degrees Media in the Tampa Bay region of Florida.

Ashley Reams Mistretta's Latest Articles

How you can help decrease traffic fatalities in Hillsborough County through Vision Zero?

Have an idea that could improve traffic safety in Hillsborough County? The Metropolitan Planning Organization is inviting you to share your thoughts at a workshop on Oct. 25.

Elevated barbecue restaurant UNION72 to open at The Shops at Wiregrass in November

UNION72 restaurant owners say the barbecue space has been lagging behind other concepts when it comes to adopting global flavors and spices. They're aiming to pick up that slack when their restaurant opens next month.

Developer transforming 1920s St. Pete shopping arcade into modern office space

The Green-Richman Arcade, which was built in the 1920s, is finding new life as a developer turns it into cutting-edge office suites for today's modern workers.

New nature-preserving neighborhood in Parrish sells out

Neal Communities, which has built more than 10,000 homes in southwest Florida with the goal of integrating houses peacefully with the environment, has fully sold its Forest Creek neighborhood near Bradenton.

University area of Tampa will get new park in 2018, kids’ basketball league starts in October

Construction on the 7-acre Harvest Hope Park is expected to begin in November. Once complete, it will feature a fish farm, hiking trail and more.

Tampa considers $7.5M offer for downtown block

The City of Tampa has announced the winning bidder for a vacant lot in downtown Tampa. HRI Properties is offering $7.5 million for the property and plans a mixed-use development.

Where to buy in downtown Tampa? Grand Central at Kennedy gets low financing rate approval

Fannie Mae has approved the lowest finance rate for Grand Central at Kennedy, which is 90 percent sold with 35 homes remaining.

Test ferry service between Tampa, St. Pete to launch in November

A ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg will be tested from November to April to see who uses the service and if it's viable in the Tampa Bay area.

Developers expect to start hotel construction at Cypress Creek Town Center after New Year

Developers are poised to begin construction on the Hyatt Place Hotel & Conference Center in early 2017 in Wesley Chapel, about 20 miles north of downtown Tampa.

Community leaders break ground on the second phase of the Nehemiah Project Sept. 10.
2nd phase of Sulphur Springs revitalization project begins

Community leaders broke ground earlier this month on the second phase of the Nehemiah Project, which will add more homes in the Sulphur Springs neighborhood of Tampa.

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