My time at Hyde Park Village was essentially an elite level window shopping experience with my…read moremother, and honestly, I would not trade that day for anything. She was with me for my hair appointment, so we turned the whole thing into a full blown mother daughter day, which made it special regardless of what we did or did not buy. Hyde Park Village is absolutely perfect for strolling, wandering, lingering, and people watching because if you want to observe how the well heeled set moves through life, this is your front row seat. You will see retirees with serious jewelry sitting at cafés for hours, young professionals dressed like they have brand partnerships, and valet attendants casually opening doors to cars that cost more than some people's homes. It is fascinating in the best way. As for shopping, I will say this with humor and humility, it is way outside of my budget. I can admire the displays, appreciate the tailoring, and mentally style outfits I am not purchasing, but when I look at the price tags I am reminded that I am there for the ambiance and not the transactions. That does not make the experience any less enjoyable because there is something wonderful about walking through a beautifully curated space without the pressure to buy. For me, Hyde Park Village works as a place to enjoy a gorgeous Florida day, grab a bite, observe the scene, and spend quality time with my mother, which is what truly mattered. I may not have left with shopping bags swinging from my arm, but I left with a memory of a really lovely day, and sometimes that is the better purchase anyway.

Last night was a nice night for Xmas lighting in Hyde Park Village…read more I liked that it was not jammed packed and it was easy to walk through. People are walking around with their dogs and pretty happy here. This event took place from 5-8pm with the tree lighting at the end. We wish we saw the nutcracker ballet, but when we got there they were finishing up. We were able to get parking in one of the garages which they just opened up again when we got there. That made it way way easy since there was a good amount of parking inside. We were worried about the parking and it was fine. There was some vendors here and there but not too many. I wish we took pics by the vw van, but we didn't. They did have free ice cream from Oddfellows that we got. They sold mixed drinks and cotton candy and flowers and some food here and there like Birria Bros and The Mighty Fine. We didn't get any food and drinks while we were there. It was a nice relaxing night that made it even better with the Christmas lights and fresh air.

There's always so much going on here from cruises to bowling to eating to the beer garden, live…read moremusic, and in general lots of people watching. I come over here all the time on my nightly walk and people watch. I also have been to Splitsville a bunch for bowling and eating. The LightHaus Beer Garden is at the middle of the wharf and is a nice place to watch a game, catch a beer, and enjoy the Tampa weather. Sundays are usually the best day to come here because then you can watch the cruise boats sail away. The Tampa sign is right next to here. There's not a giant Sparkman Wharf chair that you can get your picture at. Oh, and don't sleep on JoToro. I like getting Mexican food over there and it's very cheap. Once again, another great spot to people watch.

I expected a bit more from our Sparkman Wharf visit. We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and…read morethe area was surprisingly deserted. Didn't know beforehand that many of the eateries are carry out only with no air conditioning, which was not so fun on a sweltering July day. While there are a few restaurants where you can sit indoors, we wanted the food hall freedom of choosing from different vendors, so ate outside. The food options were fewer than expected, the food that we chose wasn't very good. and overall there was no liveliness to the place (no music, no families, no outdoor games etc) on the day we went.

The "We Don't Do Sales" Mall…read more Yesterday was Mother Daughter Day and after not seeing my mother for over 30 days I wanted to give her a proper Tampa day. The bay, the walkways, some shopping, and a stop at Columbia Restaurant which honestly was not good. Then we went to International Plaza and Bay Street thinking we would do what we always do. Browse, hunt, and find something great on sale. That is how WE shop. We walked into Altar'd State and asked where the sale section was. We were told they do not do sales there. Not even a small rack in the back. .. thought maybe it's just that store Then we went into Dillard's and asked the same question. The woman looked us up and down like we had three heads and gave us the same answer. Finally I made the realization . . This mall is built for people who pay full price and do not question it. To be fair, it is beautiful. Clean, polished, very well put together. A strong mix of stores and a surprising number of high end brands. Completely different than what I expected and it threw me off my game. But there is no thrill here. No hunt. No digging. No moment where you find that one piece that makes the whole trip worth it. Have fun shopping at full price here. I am not one of those people. I do not pay full retail ever and I am not starting now. And I know plenty of wealthy people who can afford to pay full price and they will not do it either. They know better.

We stopped to visit Easter bunny at international Plaza and also to find a coffee shop that a…read morefriend recommended near Nordstrom. We definitely got some steps in walking around the mall. It's been a while since I've been here and they definitely have a wide variety of stores. We did stop by and see the Easter bunny. The staff was super nice. They were doing a little dances and keeping the kids entertained. Also, we did find the coffee shop called E bar near Nordstrom. Which was pretty good actually. For lunch, we did stop at the food court, but I wouldn't eat there again. The food was terrible at wok o holic. There is better food outside the food court.

Midtown is such a cute place to grab a bite to eat or coffee/tea with friends. This past weekend, I…read morestopped by to grab a bubble tea at Midtown Boba and I stumbled upon the Sunshine Market at Midtown. Of course, I had to walk around to see all of the amazing vendors. The market takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month. There was live music, so many vendors selling gorgeous dresses, local produce, jewelry, and so much more. I fell in love with the cutest handmade seashell jewelry from the Shell + Stone's pop-up tent (she also runs a shop online). I ended up picking out a few rings, and the owner was actually running a 27% off sale for St. Pete's 727 Day. Stumbling upon this market was the perfect surprise to kickstart my Saturday morning. I love that parking is easy and accessible too. I definitely have some more exploring to do at Midtown, so I can't wait to stop by again soon.

Great selection of restaurants and services! Family friendly, great for groups, date nights, and…read moreeverything in between! You'll definitely get a decent value for your money! I usually hit up sunda, sal y mar, or Ben and Jerry's! They also have exotic car shows, and vendors markets, which are my favorites! Definitely check this spot out for fun stuff to do!

pretty big mall with good restaurants and stores for everyone. the decor and wall colors/paint…read morereminded me of europe. windows and greenery at the top. it was a nice touch. the light blue ceilings were nice too. there is a small food court in the center of the building. it had a piano where guests could play. also tables and benches. the mall was rather empty when i went. but the restaurants themselves were pretty busy. lots of italian restaurants and some dessert places inside too.

Decent mall with decent stores. Dunno what else you need! Clean shops and hallways. Doesn't feel…read moredingy like some malls that are falling off. Food court has all you'd need. Available wifi which I've never used so can't speak to the speed.

What used to be a must go to location and has turned into mehhhh…read more We used to score great designer pieces at this location and were excited to stop in during our date day in Tampa and I was so sad to see that the store looked like a warehouse. The only good section in the store were shoes . Clothing was so bland that nothing caught my eye which is so disappointing, handbags were 1/5 and no good designer sunglasses. I ended up with a few pairs of great heels but no accessories , clothing etc fir use Service was good abut holy wow if you have to use the bathroom while shopping , run to find someone because the door is only opened with a code. I felt like I was in Chicago ! 3/5 stars

I used the on line program. The selection was fine, value exception and delivered on timeread more

Bayport Plaza is an eleven-story office building located on Old Tampa Bay and immediately adjacent…read moreto the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. This little spit of land, right at the "bend" in the Veterans Expressway as it winds around Tampa International Airport, and also heading out along the Courtney Campbell Causeway, is an environmentally protected site containing just shy of 40 acres - much of it protected wetlands with panoramic views of the upper end of the Bay. Bayport Plaza is accessible via a dedicated entrance / exit road off of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. This private boulevard runs along the edge of the Bay, and it is lined with mature Queen Anne palm trees that lead to a brick-paver entrance plaza. The plaza features a series of attractive fountains and lush tropical gardens that wind around to the garage area, and provide separate and distinct access to Bayport Plaza and the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The Plaza has several notable tenants including well-known companies in the financial services and high-tech industries. The views from their various offices are stunning -- especially as you go up higher in the building. These offices look out over Tampa International Airport and it's flight path, downtown Tampa, and of course the gorgeous views of Tampa Bay, the Courtney Campbell Causeway, and the Howard Frankland Bridge. Sunrises and sunsets are just magical on clear days. I'm always delighted to visit my clients within this office building, and to enjoy the breath-taking views from this wonderful office complex.

Love this place! Fashionable bathing suites that you only find on the web. Pricey but worth it!…read more You'll find the Brazilian bottoms you've been looking for online!

THE BEST SHOP IN TOWN!!! I love this place for all my swimsuit needs, literally everything you…read morecould need in one place!