West Tampa

West Tampa is an historic Tampa neighborhood undergoing transformational change driven by investments and entrepreneurs. Traditionally defined by its working class, primarily Latin culture, the neighborhood is increasingly seen as a place of opportunity for talent, innovation, and diversity. The community stretches from Hillsborough Avenue on the north, Kennedy Boulevard on the south, Dale Mabry Highway on the west and the Hillsborough River on the east. Key landmarks within include Raymond James Stadium, MacFarlane Park, the Jewish Community Center (former National Guard Armory), cigar factories being converted into studio spaces, loft apartmets and new shops, Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus, St. Joseph's Hospital, the University of Tampa, and a plethora of ethnic restaurants.

Tampa launches West Riverwalk expansion

The long-planned expansion of the Tampa Riverwalk along the west side of the Hillsborough River is beginning.

West Tampa signal box art reflects community’s history, culture, creativity

A West Tampa CRA project transformed eight traffic signal boxes into public art reflecting the community's culture and history.

Tampa’s iconic Alessi Bakery is moving, expanding

Tampa's historic Alessi Bakery is expanding to a larger location on Cypress Street.

The exhibit “Dressed for Success: Fashioning Manhood at the Tampa Bay Hotel" at the Henry B. Plant Museum is part of Tampa's Archives Awareness Week
Get immersed in Tampa history with Archives Awareness Week

Archives Awareness Week, the annual deep dive into Tampa history, returns July 13th through 19th with a slew of events around town. 

Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making inaugural season culminates with a USL Super League championship.
Tampa Bay Sun’s history-making inaugural season culminates with championship

Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making season as Tampa Bay's first professional women's sports team culminates with a USL Super League championship and a boat parade.

Notice of public hearings
Hillsborough County Legal Notice: Disaster Relief

Notice of public comment period and public hearings to review the Hillsborough County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

The Dress for Success Tampa Bay team at the nonprofit's annual Power Walk fundraiser
Community changemaker: Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Lisette Parsons

New Dress for Success Tampa Bay Executive Director Lisette Parsons's strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of the organization, and dedication to its mission make her the right person at the right time to guide the nonprofit into the future.

The expansion of Tampa's Green Spine cycle track through Ybor City is scheduled to finish in the fall, leaving one final stretch to complete the Green Spine
Ybor Green Spine expansion on track to finish in fall

The expansion of Tampa's Green Spine cycle track through Ybor City is scheduled to finish in the fall, leaving Howard Avenue to Rome Avenue as the final project to complete the 3.4-mile separated bicycle trail through Tampa's urban core. .  

Tampa Bay Sun mascot Solé dances with students from Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation: Inspiring next generation of women athletes, leaders

The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation and partner nonprofit Rise Up Soccer Club are on a shared mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of women athletes and leaders.

An aerial view of the Midtown East office tower in January 2025
10 projects to watch in (the rest of) 2025 (and beyond)

A look at 10 noteworthy Tampa Bay development and construction projects in various stages of progress.

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