Mike Salinero is a Tampa native who attended Hillsborough High School and the University of South Florida. He spent 35 years working in newspapers, the last 15 years at The Tampa Tribune. His coverage included three years in Tallahassee reporting on the Legislature and state politics for the Tribune, then 12 years covering the environment and Hillsborough County government. Salinero and his wife, Nancy, live in a 98-year-old house in Southeast Seminole Heights with their Yorkshire terrier, Bella.
The Connected City, between Wesley Chapel and San Antonio in Pasco County, is designed to include 37,000 homes and 12 million square feet of commercial space, along with a wellness district and an education center in partnership with Saint Leo University.
How to help turnaround one of Tampa's most struggling neighborhoods? Public and private investors are creating a new park, community garden and ball fields designed as places of hope, entertainment and opportunity.
Temple Terrace leaders and historic preservationists are honoring the orange grove with an historical marker at the corner of Gillette Avenue and East 113th Avenue, next to the Greco Middle School.
Ferrell Alvarez, Ty Rodriguez and Chon Nguyen plan to revamp the old Nebraska Mini Mart, a former drive-through, quick-service store on Nebraska Avenue into a fast, casual food spot along with craft beers, wine and games.
Front door or back door? As Tampa explores options for greater use of its downtown riverfront, hotels and other establishments along the Riverwalk re-think how, what, when, why and where customers may want access.
Seminole Heights residents who frequent the neighborhood’s hip restaurants, coffee shops and craft breweries share similar concerns with devotees to the culture of bicycling.
A new Publix grocery store and a new city park are being built adjacent to The Channel Club, a 323-unit apartment building now under construction near the corner of East Twiggs Street and Meridian Avenue.