From Bolita to Billups: Tampa’s long history with La Cosa Nostra

Tampa’s long history with gambling and organized crime echoes through today’s NBA betting scandal.

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Historic photo of Tampa mob figures from the early 20th century posing outdoors in suits, representing the city’s organized crime network during the bolita gambling era.
Major milestone for Ybor’s Gasworx project

Ybor’s Gasworx hits a milestone as the Grow Financial tower tops out, marking the next phase of Tampa’s historic district.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx mixed-use development under construction in Ybor City, Tampa
The link between Tampa and Daytona’s biggest real estate projects

From Daytona’s sands to Tampa’s Gasworx, Aston Martin and Valor prove that legacy drives Florida’s new era of luxury.

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Split image showing Tampa’s Gasworx development under construction alongside a rendering of the Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores tower.
Ybor’s Gasworx reveals historic names for new buildings

KETTLER’s Gasworx development bridges Tampa’s future and Ybor’s history through three new buildings named to celebrate the city’s cultural roots.

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Aerial view of the Gasworx development under construction in Ybor City, with downtown Tampa’s skyline and the Selmon Expressway in the background.
Hilton Garden Inn sale marks Ybor’s rising profile

The sale of the Hilton Garden Inn in Ybor underscores the district’s revitalization and rising investor interest in Tampa hotels.

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Exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, photographed at night.
Tampa brewery Coppertail launches THC seltzer

Coppertail Brewing has launched its first THC-infused seltzer, marking a new product move for the Ybor City brewery.

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Coppertail Brewing High Dive THC-infused seltzer cans
La Unión Residence & Social Hall opens in Ybor City’s Gasworx District

La Unión Residence and Social Hall, a multifamily redevelopment, will officially open on Nov. 2, in Ybor City’s 50-acre Gasworx District. The new complex, inspired by the historic social hall that once stood in its place, aims to set a new standard for urban living in one of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Other plans for

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Why this Tampa couple got into the business of cheese

Kelly and Paul Hays have traded in their 9-to-5 corporate gigs and opened up shop in Ybor City. A cheese shop, to be exact.  “We looked at a couple of different places and I was impressed by how storefronts had changed. I had a feeling, in my gut, that [Ybor City] was the place to

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St. Croix Capital grows Tampa portfolio with Ybor City acquisition, reveals new-to-market tenant Celebrity Cigars

St. Croix Capital Companies, an Austin-headquartered commercial real estate firm and its Tampa-based affiliate, Cowboys and Pirates, has acquired real estate, in Ybor City. Located at 1517 E. 5th Avenue, two blocks from Centro Ybor, across from the Centro Ybor Garage, the property will be the new home of Celebrity Cigars and Cigar TV. Owned

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Flor Fina: A Culinary Gem in Ybor (PHOTOS)

When Tampa locals think of Ybor City, vivid images of the cigar industry, roosters roaming the streets and a lively nightlife often come to mind. While fine dining might not be the first association with this historically rich Cuban neighborhood, hidden culinary gems like Flor Fina offer an unforgettable experience, nestled within Hotel Haya.  Hotel

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Inside the Gonzmarts’ Plan to Carry Columbia Forward Ahead

A look back at our June 2023 cover story, revisiting the Gonzmart family and the legacy that helped define Tampa’s dining scene.

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Buddy Brew partners with Coppertail for 1st house beer

Buddy Brew Coffee and Coppertail Brewing have teamed up to launch Dog Dayz IPA, the coffee brand’s first house beer.

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Buddy Brew Coffee Dog Dayz IPA served in branded glass