Though the service is excellent when you have it, there are not enough charging stations for the…read morenumber of people that come to the university during the day. Unless you are the first to arrive, you will probably be unable to use the charging station. There are some crafty solutions available though. There are 120V plugs lining three concrete poles of the Beard Parking garage, and students/visitors should be able to use those regular 120V outlets on those poles to maintain sufficient charge. You just need to bring your own 120V car charger. Otherwise, you can probably charge your car at USF without issues after 5pm in every location except outside the Marshall Student Center (MSC). The spots designated for charging cars outside the MSC are sometimes used by gasoline-powered cars, so you may not have a space to charge your car! If you have that issue when Parking enforcement is closed, just call the USF police and they should send enforcement over because it's illegal for gas cars to park in an EV charging station parking spot. I cite Florida Statute 366.94(3) in these situations, and that allows me an opportunity at those parking spots or some alternative. Some people just don't care when they park near the MSC, and they park their big truck or nice corvette in those spots during the day! Remember, knowledge is power on your side! USF Parking and Transportation (813) 974-3990 USF Police (813) 974-2628

This ChargePoint EV electric vehicle charging station is located in the TPA Tampa International…read moreAirport cell phone waiting lot, to the left as you enter the lot and at the end of the parking spaces, easy to find as it's a small waiting lot, and it's well marked. You will need a Charge Point card to swipe or a debit/ credit card with RFID chip, or a phone with NFC and payment capabilities such as Android, Apple, or Google pay. Even though the charge station is FREE to use, they require this in order to unlock and remove the hand held charging plug. They will pend a $1 charge on your credit card just to verify it is active, but it will drop off after about 3 days. This station offers 2 parking spaces, but only 1 plug, a j1772 plug, which fits most EV's. I used the NFC on my phone and the plug released and was ready for my use, it was a quick and simple process. Sometimes I have seen this parking lot very full, but I have not ever seen anyone with a non-electric car parked in the 2 spaces. Maybe this is also a reason they were placed near the rear corner of the parking lot. This parking lot also has vending machines with soda pop's and snacks as well as snacks, and his and her restrooms, and is open 24/7/365. The lot also has 2 huge screens that display all current flights, so you can easily watch for a flights landing time and location, either red or blue side of the airport.

From the moment I walked in, it resembled a little piece of old Cuba or Spain! The history,…read morearchitecture, and cuisine celebrated here, along with the family warmth of the place, certainly caught my attention!! The wait staff were very friendly, Mark my waiter, has worked here for over 20 year! Speaks volumes about how they run this place! The service was chill, and the food was 1000% full of delicious flavor. I tried their classic famous salad, the seafood paella, and the flan! Absolutely hit the spot!! Visiting here on a Sunday evening was a totally different experience! It felt less like dining out and more like sharing a family meal in a much-loved, historic home. I'll definitely be returning and will bring friends and family with me next time I visit Tampa!

Recommended by our friends, we made a reservation at Columbia Restaurant during our visit to Ybor…read moreCity on Friday. As the oldest restaurant in Florida and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world, we felt it was a must-visit to experience its rich history and unique atmosphere. We also reserved seats for the Flamenco dance show, which had a $10 cover charge per person. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and enormous, with so many different dining rooms. You could probably get lost trying to find your friends inside, just kidding! We were lucky enough to get a table near the stage, so we could enjoy the Flamenco performance while having dinner. For our meal, we started with the Caldo Gallego "Giant Soup" ($10), which was hearty, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. We also ordered Columbia's Original "1905" Salad ($18). Made with crisp iceberg lettuce, julienned baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, tomatoes, olives, grated Romano cheese, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire sauce, and their famous garlic dressing, it was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. Our main dish was the Mojito Chicken ($25). The chicken was very flavorful, especially with its delicious citrus-garlic sauce. Although the chicken itself was just a little on the dry side in my opinion, the flavorful sauce made up for it, and the dish was still very enjoyable. We also had the Paella "a la Valenciana" ($40), which was loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, chicken, and pork, along with green peppers, Spanish onions, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of white wine. It was a generous portion packed with fresh seafood and rich Spanish flavors. The New York Strip Sirloin "The Bambino" ($53) was another excellent choice. The 14 oz. USDA Choice wet-aged boneless strip steak was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. To finish our meal, we ordered the Flan ($8). It was smooth, creamy, and absolutely delicious, a perfect ending to a wonderful dinner. The Flamenco dance show was fantastic! The dancers were energetic and passionate, making the entire dining experience even more lively and memorable. Combined with the excellent service, it made for a truly enjoyable evening. Overall, Columbia Restaurant is much more than just a place to eat, it's a historic landmark and an unforgettable dining experience. Between the beautiful Spanish architecture, rich history, delicious food, outstanding service, and exciting Flamenco performance, it's definitely worth visiting when you're in Ybor City.

I love it when the Supercharger is attached to a Wawa. Easy restroom use and food choices. I can…read moreimagine this place gets very busy during the day because of its location but at night I was the only one charging. But with 250Kw rating you're sure to get in and out pretty quick. This is one of the chargers closer to Tampa and I would recommend here if you're heading up north. All in all its attached to a great gas station so it'll take you back to the good ol' days when you had an ICE car. haha

The service at this hotel was amazing - every single person treated us so well and went out of…read moretheir way to make us feel comfortable. We arrived early afternoon after a red eye completely exhausted. Ramandeep was so warm and empathetic- she assured us our early check in was ready, got us quickly set up, told me what to watch for during the conference, and sent us up to our room with an open door offer to just dial zero if we needed anything. So appreciated after the long day. The restaurant options were great - easy onsite access with a wide range of choices. We found ourselves at Anchor and Brine a few times because of the waterfront view. We went to the pool to relax at the end of the day whenever we could. Dylan made us feel like family. Offering to take or bring or adjust anything we needed with the sincere energy of positive care and respect. We watched him work and maintain the area while offering service or assistance to everyone who came in. Rock star. Both of these people stood out to us - although everybody was top notch - and we hope that management knows they have some stellar staff members. Give them a promotion or a bonus, or both!

Amazing location near the waterways, the arena, great food, and river walk activities. The rooms…read moreare fresh and comfortable. We bought the Best of Tampa package that included craft beers, parking and local business coupons. It was perfect. Onsite dining, the festive lobby, and lively bars are a plenty here. The only knock was the congested and, as a result, a very slow valet experience. They were working hard, but space was hard to come by and some guests struggle with sense of urgency.

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!

It was my first time at Caffeine Roasters and it was so good that we went back the next day. This…read morelocation was nice and clean. The aesthetic is very clean and cozy. It was a smaller space but still very cute. We got the strawberry matcha and the s'mores latte. We were pleasantly surprised how good the coffee was. We came in 15 minutes before closing but the barista was nice enough to still serve us. they had different types of syrups if you want to customize your drink. They also have other food item that we didn't get to try yet. For sure will come back another time.

10/10! Service was excellent! Cute ambiance inside this coffee shop. The food and coffee were…read moregreat! We ordered butter croissants for the girls - they loved every crumb. My husband and I got breakfast sandwiches. They were served hot and so good! This was the perfect stop for my family before our road trip back to Atlanta. Thanks for everything!