Historic Berriman-Morgan former cigar factory is an icon of Tampa, the "Cigar Capital of the…read moreWorld." This historic building in West Tampa is one of the remaining relics of the turn of the century cigar factory heyday. The building's restoration is impeccable.

As a historian, this location called me to go visit and take in the significance of this place. The…read morebuilding is located in a quiet businesss area. It currently is closed off with a fence and you can see its falling apart. We arrived and parked next to it. You can walk up and see the homestead with no obstacles. I enjoyed it yet the reason I gave it 3 stars was not much to do once you arrive and take pictures History nerds and their kids will enjoy the ten minute stop others might not. Sad, that it can't be restored.

This is a rather hauntingly beautiful yet sad sight that gives you a good look into Tampa's past…read more It was built in 1901 and served as a rooming home for African American travelers during the segregation era. Some notable guests included musicians Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, James Brown, and Ray Charles, per the Wikipedia page about this house. Today, its only inhabitant is a stray cat that I've seen twice coming up to the property. Peering inside, I could see that its badly deteriorated, yet the outside did retain a lot of its old fashioned charm. Not sure what the plan is for this house's fate, but I though I'd pay it a visit and see it before it does get demolished.

I love calling Tampa home! There's so much to enjoy--from the beautiful Riverwalk and waterfront…read moresunsets to great restaurants, outdoor activities, sporting events, and growing neighborhoods. I especially love being able to walk along the water and enjoy the energy of the city. Tampa continues to grow, but it still has that warm, welcoming Florida feel. Dinah Speck, REALTOR® LPT Realty, LLC Tampa Bay, Florida 727-741-1990 dinah@fittolivewell.com DinahSellsTampaBay.com Helping You Find More Than a Home--Helping You Live Your Best Life.

Didn't realize I could review this incredible city. Champa…read moreBay- the Rays, the Bucs, the Bolts, the Rowdies. Big enough without being too, babe. Lots of water, perfect for boat parades! Lots of amazing food and even roosters run free here! Great restaurants, outstanding law enforcement and super airport TPA. Proud to be living in the Tampa Bay area!

Arbor Greene Community Center aka the "Gathering Room" is located in a 24 hour secured gated…read morecommunity. It is a spacious, modern facility providing everything you need for your event. Beautiful landscaping all around with lakes scattered throughout the property. Large parking area. HOURS: Weekdays 05:30am - 10:00pm Weekends 08:00am - 10:00pm

Great people. Great tennis. 2 main pools. Great tennis players and teams. Always the nicest of…read morepeople there today was a car show that was a lot of fun

I had a great visit with my kid. We enjoyed the children's section and had access to a computer…read more The library is welcoming and nicely designed. Bright colors everywhere and a wide selection of books.

This is a very nice Carnegie Library in a historic area of Tampa. According to the historical…read moremarker in front it was the site of Tampa's first cigar factory!!! (which didn't last long). There are internet stations, a children's reading area, they do classes such as Spanish, and they have.. wait for it.. BOOKS!!! Videos too I believe. Libraries are great resources. I also encourage walking around the area down to main and over a bit to see the local businesses and historic architecture. Bar-B-Que King, West Fortune Seafood Market (they serve meals as well as sell seafood), 813, Lanna's and other lil places are pretty cool. It's definitely a little skethcy around the area but people are friendly. It's time for West Tampa.

4 stars beacuse it was a small place outside but inside it was really beautiful and had so many…read morebooks for kids and adults and some games for kids it didn't have that many books I wanted but it was amazing 4 stars

We used to go to this library all the time because we lived four minutes away. We hadn't been to…read moreany of the county libraries in 2020 because of the ludicrous way they were treating patrons. There is one particular very unfriendly woman that works here that is always a pain to deal with. Since things have gotten better at the libraries in the last few weeks, we finally were able to go back and visit. Plus side was my daughter was able to get her own library card. The young lady that helped us with my daughter's card was super sweet and friendly!! The take home crafts are cute too, though I think the library can stand to make the craft more wholesome and more educational. A pokemon craft isn't very learning based! What's disappointing is the emptiness of the libraries. They need to put the tables and children's accessories back in the kids room. There is nothing to be afraid and no reason these items are still being withheld from the children!! The park at the end of the building is an excellent addition for kids. Also outside the library is a pond to walk around and a big field to play sports.

The Westchase Community Association provides Residents with beautiful landscaping, a well…read moremaintained Olympic Pool, Pool Slide, & 4 Tennis Courts, off Linebaugh Avenue, Belgrave, & Parley, in the Westchase District of West Tampa. The Westchase Community Association has another Olympic pool with 6 Tennis Courts off Countryway Boulevard and Linebaugh Avenue but that pool is in use on weekdays by a swim team from 3-7pm and the pool is only open until 8pm. Luckily the pool off Parley is not in use by a swim team during the weekdays. The Westchase Community Association has 3 well maintained parks & 3 kids playgrounds. The pools are open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm year round and the tennis courts are open 8am to 9pm. The pool is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. The tennis courts are home to recreational and USTA league play, private lessons, clinics, after-school programs, summer camps, junior and adult tennis lessons, group lessons, and tournament play. On two of the 6 courts at Countryway are 4 pickleball courts. The Westchase Community Association charges a monthly Home Owners Association fee of $384 per year for a 3 bedroom house, $324 for a 3 bedroom townhouse, and $242 per month for a 2 bedroom townhouse which is pretty reasonable. Westchase is surrounded by mature oaks on land dotted with lakes and ponds, one has the feeling of being tucked away in a pristine section of Hillsborough County but the community is far from isolated. The West Park Village retail area features restaurants, bars, and eclectic shops designed in the neotraditional style: pedestrian-friendly and densely populated, reminiscent of early-American mixed-use town centers. And Westchase neighborhoods are just a quick drive to supermarkets, popular eateries, pharmacies, and every other convenience you need. Niche.com honors Westchase with an A+ rating as the Number 1 suburb in the Tampa Bay area!

Always either coming or going to Pinellas County this bridge has great significance for me due to…read moreit's availability to get to north St.Pete/ or the airport(s). Always a more serene view as opposed to its larger counterpart The Howard Frankland. **Blue lights & facelift photos will be in a future update.

DANGERS ALL AROUND. Despite its beautiful view of Tampa Bay…read moreand the blue water, I strongly recommend avoiding this area. As someone who lived nearby, the bridge has serious issues: 1. Street Racing: Low-level street racing plagues the bridge at night, creating loud disturbances heard for miles. Shockingly, it seems to evade law enforcement--or they turn a blind eye. 2. Water Contamination: The water is often unsafe for swimming due to litter and interstate runoff polluting the area daily. 3. Safety Concerns: Most troubling of all, several human bodies have been found under and around Gandy Bridge in the past 5-10 years. One of these incidents occurred as recently as 2021 during my time living on Gandy Road. Whether you're a traveler or a local, beware of this area.