University Area CDC seeks funding for sidewalks for students
The UACDC seeks another $1 million to complete a sidewalk connecting an elementary school to its North Tampa neighborhood park.
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Tampa transit system invests in smart tech for connected vehicles
A $40-million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation will pay for new equipment, such as cameras, sensors, and fiber-optic cables, as well as software, to pave the road for a rollout of connected vehicles by 2020.
Publix grocery seals deal to open in Downtown Tampa Channel District
May 2019 is target date for opening of Publix in Channel District of Downtown Tampa.
Tampa YMCA opens newest family facility in Riverview, south Hillsborough
The new YMCA in Riverview offers a full lineup of family-friendly activities and services, including swimming lessons.
City of Tampa proposes plan to extend, modernize historic streetcar system
The end goal for expanding the city's streetcar system is to facilitate the development of downtown Tampa by providing better transportation options to the neighborhood’s 15,000 residents and roughly 100,000 weekly visitors.
Westshore Marina District takes shape near Gandy in South Tampa
Located near the intersection of Westshore and Gandy boulevards in South Tampa, the Westshore Marina District will include retail and office space near some 2,400 new homes being built on adjacent property.
Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Old Seminole Heights, Tampa
In Florida, medical marijuana use is legal for patients suffering from approved conditions, such as PTSD, Crohn’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer.
2018 Urban Excellence Awards: Celebrating innovation in Downtown Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and events that help shape downtown into a live, work, play, stay environment.
West Tampa’s famed clock tower cigar factory may have found a new owner
The latest sale of a West Tampa cigar factory involves a new owner interested in converting the red brick structure for mixed uses.
Two apartment towers coming to Water Street Tampa
Two new apartment buildings just off The Tampa Riverwalk are the latest developments underway in the Channel District, adding to downtown Tampa's growing urban scene.
