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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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.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
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.
Ybor City: The city of resilience and reinvention
Ybor City is associated with many monikers. The cigar capital of the United States, the place to get the best Cuban sandwich, home of the roosters and one of the oldest restaurants in Florida. It’s also rich with history, beautiful architecture and an impassioned community, some of whom have connections to the city that date … Read more
Celebrating World Art Day in Ybor City with Goats for a Cause
Tampa’s Mayor Jane Castor and Maestro Mark Sforzini, of the St. Pete Opera, were in Ybor City to celebrate World Art Day and a solo exhibition by French artist Geff Strik. The event was for a good cause as guests supported Project GOAT – The Global Offensive Against Trafficking. The internationally acclaimed artist Geff Strik, … Read more