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.
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.
University of Tampa to revamp arts studio into maker space
The University of Tampa will update its arts studios into maker spaces, where students will have better access to cutting-edge creative tools and technologies, such as laser cutters and 3D printers.
Looking to build a home for about $300K? Shotgun-style homes make a comeback in West Tampa
Shotgun-style homes are still part of West Tampa’s history and help define its character. Domain has resurrected and updated the design in a two-story version that it is building on several locations around West Tampa.
Partner Partner Content Brief History of West Tampa: From its start to today
West Tampa’s first generation of cigar manufacturers includes Cuesta, Rey, & Co., Ellinger Brothers, and the Armena Cigar Company. The inadvertent misspelling of that last one on street signs has led some to think there were Armenian immigrants among the Spaniards and Cubans.
Institute features Tampa’s smoking start to Cuban independence
It all started with a cigar -- just one of many historical tales to be discussed during 2019’s National Endowment for the Humanities grant-funded institute on Tampa’s revolutionary immigrants.
New owners of old Santaella Cigar factory in West Tampa have big plans for future
Space for events plus independent artists and other creatives are on the drawing board for renovated Santaella Cigar factory in West Tampa.
Rise of creatives in West Tampa neighborhoods
Much of the production for the recently completed documentary, “The Goody Goody: Past, Present and Future,” took place at Creative on Main Street studios in West Tampa -- "a groovy place to be.''
It is business NOT as usual at these Tampa Bay Area meeting spaces
Bay area businesses are plucking employees from traditional meeting rooms and placing them in unique settings to inspire fun, friendship and out of the box thinking. Find out where people are gathering.
Dedicated rowing studio opens in North Hyde Park in West Tampa
VKNG Fitness in North Hyde Park adds VKNG Row to its array of workout options, bringing new rowing classes and programs to West Tampa.
Catrinas Mexican restaurant to reopen in old Fourth of July Cafe building in West Tampa
The owners of Catrinas Tampa plan to maintain the original character of the historic brick building at the corner of West Main Street and North Howard Avenue.
