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.
A November ballot referendum for improved transportation will ask Hillsborough County voters to support raising the local sales tax paid on a dollar spent from 7 cents to 8 cents.
From a backstage pass to public art to international photography to acrobatics to antiquities to storytelling, August arts events in Tampa and Hillsborough County offer up a wide spectrum of choices.
First-time homebuyers and Tampa natives looking to return to their historic family roots find new opportunities in West Tampa.
One of the main reasons the Hillsborough commissioners are being honored is because of their quick reaction in March to vote unanimously to launch a new Cultural Assets Commission.
Film? Architecture? Collections? Sneakers? Origami? Original modern art? No matter your artsy bent, you can find fun arts-related things to do in Tampa and Hillsborough County in July.
The Tampa Humane Society's new building will feature a central plaza, an elevated play area, and updated technology to ensure comfort for humans and animals alike.
What does Mike Braccia and Bay Street Commercial see in West Tampa? A neighborhood of opportunity prime for investments and revitalization. Learn more.
Situated at Main Street and Rome Avenue in West Tampa, the new Renaissance at West River offers affordable housing for seniors.
New grants offered by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County are aimed at smaller arts organizations working in under-served communities.
New townhomes being built in the North Hyde Park neighborhood of West Tampa will start selling in low-$400,000s.
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