If you are moving to Tampa, or buying a home in Tampa, you may wish to consider moving to one of the historic neighborhoods. Tampa has three designated historic districts: Hyde Park, Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights. If you live in one of those historic districts, any new construction, or remodeling to your home, must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission(ARC), to insure the integrity of the district in maintained.
It is important that Real Estate Agents inform buyers about... Read Full Story
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On the edge of downtown Tampa, along the Port of Tampa, on Channelside Drive, sits the Channelside District. Formerly a mass of rundown wearhouses, this area has been transformed into an upscale, urban setting filled with lofts, condominiums, shopping and entertainment.
One of the best places to live in the Channelsid e District is Ventana…a small, intimate, beautifully designed complex with just 84 units, right on the... Read Full Story
THE LATEST NEWS ON THE TAMPA REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUYING REAL ESTATE IN TAMPA, OR REAL ESTATE AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE…. When you are buying a house in Tampa, or have just moved to the area you will be searching for the best places to eat in Tampa! Ybor City is Tampa’s “Latin Quarter”. Reminiscent of parts of The French Quarter in New Orleans, it was home to many cigar factories in the early 20th century. Seventh Avenue, also known as “La Septima” and its... Read Full Story
The Tampa Real Estate Market, which is primarily Hillsborough County, is filled with “A” Rated Schools. But, when parents are looking for the Best Schools in Tampa, and the best neighborhoods in Tampa, they delve a little deeper into the differences between the various top-rated schools.
Plant High School, in South Tampa, consistently ranks among the best high schools in the U.S. Nationally ranked in the top 100 high schools, for the fourth consecutive year, by Newsweek Magazine, you can... Read Full Story
One of the great things about “City Life” in Tampa, or anywhere in the World, is the ability to walk to shops, restaurants, schools and more. I’m a “City Mouse”. I have enjoyed life in cities where I walked, hopped on the tram, or traveled by train every day!
At Walkscore, you can check the “walkability” of any neighborhood! What a great idea for someone new to town, or looking for a house in a specific neighborhood.
It’s easy…type in the street address and you get a “walkability... Read Full Story
Some days I need to take a little break from chatting about the Tampa Real Estate Market and talk about some of the “cool” places in town. Vintage Wine Cellars, on Henderson Blvd, in South Tampa, is a great place to be on Friday nights for a taste of some interesting wines! The staff is amazing, and incredibly knowledgeable, about all of the wine regions. They always have a new “find” that you must try! This week, you can sip on some wines from the Oregon Coast, and hear about Michael’s trip... Read Full Story
School starts in Hillsborough County (Tampa) on August 18th! It’s “relocation season” in the Tampa Real Estate Market, as families are trying to coordinate buying a house in Tampa, selling a house in another area and getting their children settled for the start of the school year in Tampa. The big question is…”Where are the best schools and the best neighborhoods in Tampa? For more in-depth information on Tampa Schools and Tampa Neighborhoods, you can read some of my previous articles... Read Full Story
THE LATEST NEWS ON THE TAMPA REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, AND REAL ESTATE ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE …. Davis Islands is a neighborhood in South Tampa. It is, literally, several “connected” islands, and it is a popular community surrounded by water. The downtown area is filled with shops and restaurants, including my favorite, Chez Bryce. You must try it, and be sure to tell Bryce I sent you! I have written about Davis Islands many times on... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Tampa Neighborhoods". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
