Tampa / St. Petersburg Real Estate News - January, 2017

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay Fun for the Whole Family

For a fun-filled day that’s great for the whole family, why not head to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay?  This 335 acre animal-themed park makes visitors feel like they’ve stepped back into 19th century Africa.  With many themed areas, tours, attractions and adventure rides, it’s easy to see why Busch Gardens has been ranked as one of the Top 20 most visited theme parks in the United States!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Attractions

Thrill-seekers, kids and animal lovers will all find something to enjoy at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.  The only difficult part about a visit to Busch Gardens is deciding which attractions to visit, as there as so many to choose from!  Some of the fun attractions, rides and tours include:

• Sesame Street Safari of Fun
• …

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Palmetto Beach in Tampa’s McKay Bay

Palmetto Beach is hidden on McKay Bay, yet centrally located with easy access to major roadways including the I-4. The neighborhood offers a wide variety of housing options, transit service, bike paths, tree-line streets with sidewalks, and all of which are perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Bordered by Ybor City, downtown Tampa, and the McKay Bay, this place is indeed special, and residents are quite proud to call it their home.

Since its early beginnings at the year 1867, the historic Palmetto Beach has already established itself as a neighborhood rich in three aspects: culture, diversity and history. It is indeed one of the true jewels in Tampa. The location gives a central position on the outskirts of Tampa’s urban center. For those…

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Gandy–Sun Bay South in South Tampa, Florida

Gandy-Sun Bay South is a community within the city limits of Tampa, Florida and is part of the South Tampa Real Estate/South Tampa, Florida/South Tampa Homes that are available. Based on the 2000 census, the neighborhood’s population was 16,774. The ZIP Codes served in this area are 33616 and 33611.

Gandy-Sun Bay South boundaries are Tampa Bay to the west, Gandy Boulevard to the north, MacDill Avenue to the east and Interbay Boulevard/Everett Avenue/Tampa Bay to the south. The community is part of the South Tampa district.

As of the 2000 census, there were 7,344 households. The per capita income for the community was $19,502.

Gandy/Sun Bay South is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools.

The public primary and secondary schools are:

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Bayshore Boulevard Condos: Adeste A

The Adeste A community is located in Tampa-Ballast Point which is situated in Hillsborough County. Adeste is a modish, Mediterranean habitation that illuminates a sense of elegance upon entrance from the beautiful fountain, brass gates, and immaculate landscaping. Those in search of trendy and comfy homes in Florida will find the Adeste A community to be a relaxing oasis. Located just south of Gandy Blvd, in the heart of South Tampa, this one-of-a-kind townhome development exudes a high sense of security and seclusion.

Filled with welcoming residents, the Adeste A Condo community is located in close proximity to Bayshore Blvd. Bayshore Blvd. is known as home to the longest stretch of continuous sidewalk in which residents from surrounding communities…

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South Tampa’s Coolest Places – Davis Islands

Davis Islands is a picturesque Tampa neighborhood located on two islands in Hillsborough County, Florida. Its proximity to Downtown Tampa and its views of the Port of Tampa have made it a popular area to live. The community’s population was 5,436 as of the 2000 census.

In addition, Davis Island is home to Davis Island Yacht Club and Peter O. Knight Airport. The Islands also includes the Marjorie Park Municipal Yacht Basin, Marjorie Park, and the Seaplane Basin just south of the airport. Marjorie Park was donated to the City of Tampa by developer and Tampa resident D.P. Davis and named after his wife Marjorie Merritt Davis.

With a canal fully separating a section of the island from the rest of it, Davis Islands is technically considered an…

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Tampa, Florida’s Safest Neighborhoods

When people are searching for homes in Tampa, many of them ask about “safety.” They often ask for a home located in a gated community. While Tampa is a big city, there is very little “serious” crime in most of the residential neighborhoods. It really is a great city to live in! Here are the neighborhoods that are the safest in Tampa:

• Westchase

The relatively new neighborhood of Westchase is a northwest Hillsborough community that may look suburban on the map but has all the organization and layout of an old-time Main Street town in the U.S.

Westchase is west of Citrus Park and has a low crime profile. Residents in this prosperous area have an average household income of $106,532 as of the 2010 Census. In more posh areas like this…

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Bayshore Boulevard: The Longest Continuous Sidewalk in America

A walk down a waterfront road can surely be nice, especially when it is on Bayshore Boulevard. This is located in Hillsborough Bay, in South Tampa, Florida. South of downtown Tampa, people will find the sidewalk, considered to be the longest continuous sidewalk in the world. It reaches a length of 4.5 miles, or 7.2 km. It is 10 feet wide, best for recreational activities, walking and other forms of exercise. Along the boulevard, there is a beautiful view of urban Tampa and of the waters.

Bayshore Boulevard Greenway Trail

The 10-ft wide sidewalk starts off at the north of Columbus Statue Park located in Platt Street. It ends at Gandy Boulevard. There is also a 3-mile bike lane along the northern part of the Bayshore Boulevard, in between the Rome…

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What The Box City Lofts Have to Offer Prospective Buyers

Box Factory Lofts are the perfect combination of old and new, pictured in a new condominium community located in the historic Ybor City, Tampa. In the 1890’s, the building was a factory that manufactured cigar boxes whose design featured many traditional elements reminiscent of the early days of Tampa and Ybor City.

In that period, Tampa was famous for its cigars that were usually packed in outstanding wooden boxes manufactured in this exact same building. As a result, Tampa was often referred to as the cigar capital of the world.

Nowadays, the building looks rather different. The loft units spread on two stores improve the former industrial space with their large and spectacular beams, as well as amazing windows that are a perfect combination…

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The Meridian Luxury Condos – Channelside, Tampa

Tampa features yet another magnificent condo-style residential building, and this is none other than the Meridian. It is located at the Channelside district of Tampa. It is quite reminiscent of the vintage buildings that can be found in Miami’s South beach. Built in the year 2005, the Meridian is considered as a modern loft building, which specifically stands at the intersection of 12th and Whiting. It features open layouts, functional floor plans, and promises high-end facilities. The Meridian brings the contemporary culture of Manhattan and the chic style of South Beach, and both are integrated at Tampa’s Channelside district.

The Meridian never fails to amaze those urban dwellers in Tampa. The private terrace can surely entertain a resident, as well…

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Al Lopez Park – Cordelia Hunt Community Center in Tampa

The Al Lopez Park is comprised of about 132 acres of Florida wildlife. If it is not the land that may interest you, maybe the ponds will. There are actually two ponds that fall within the boundaries of the park. The pond located north offers fishing, and most people believe that fishing is what makes Al Lopez Park better and unique compared to other parks in the area.

Park History

Back then, the Al Lopez Field was a spring training and Minor League baseball park. It was name for the Tampa native and Baseball Hall of Famer, Al Lopez. The park is located east of Dale Mabry Highway (now known as the Highway US-92) and north of Tampa Bay Boulevard. It was dedicated to Lopez in the year 1954 and opened for spring training by March of 1955. One of the…

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