The Tampa Riverwalk has officially been named the second best riverwalk in the country, according to USA Today’s latest 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It was selected from a group of 20 riverwalks across the U.S., with public voting determining the final results. Only Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky finished higher. Located in the heart of…
A new chapter begins April 16 for one of West Tampa’s most cherished green spaces. City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of a long-anticipated renovation of Salcines Park, a 6,000-square-foot community space named for civic leader Emiliano Salcines. The $1.4 million project, funded by the Tampa Community Redevelopment…
The city of Apopka awarded a $5,900 grant to Domino’s Pizza for the renovation of the building’s exterior, which supporters hope will further boost the downtown district’s visual appeal and economic feasibility. Main Street Apopka has supported the facilitation of the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Façade Renovation Grant for the Domino’s Pizza building at 2…
Once considered the gateway to West Tampa, the iconic park with ties to the community’s rich history will be upgraded to a vibrant, safe and popular gathering space. Salcines Park, named for longtime West Tampa Civic Leader Emiliano Salcines, will be transformed into a fresh, new space for residents and visitors to enjoy. The more…
Lake Wales is on the verge of reclaiming one of its most important downtown assets. The city and its Community Redevelopment Agency reached an agreement Friday with the owner of the Walesbilt Hotel to end a three-year legal battle. Under the agreement, the city will pay $450,000 to Raymond Brown, owner of Dixie Walesbilt LCC, to…
