Four-Story Boutique Hotel Set to Begin Construction on East Seventh Avenue A groundbreaking ceremony took place this week for Ybor City's largest construction project which is set to convert a section of historic Seventh Avenue into a four-story...
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Ybor City's New Orleans Inspired Restaurant and Brewery Zydeco Brew Werks recently celebrated its grand opening in Ybor City, giving guest a New Orleans Bourbon Street inspired experience in Tampa's very own National Landmark Historic District...
More infoYbor City’s La Segunda Recognized as World’s Largest Supplier of Cuban Bread
Ybor City's La Segunda Recognized as World's Largest Supplier of Cuban Bread The fourth generation Ybor City bakery, La Sengunda Central Bakery, has been baking fresh Cuban bread in the old-world style for over 100 years. With over 20,000 loaves...
More infoThe Last Remaining Cigar Factory Continues Heritage
The Last Remaining Cigar Factory Continues Heritage The J.C. Newman Cigar Factory has outlived all its competitors, since taking over the E. Regensburg and Sons Cigar Factory at 2701 N 16th St in 1954, the factory has continued its work producing...
More infoYbor City Museum Society Announces 2018 Legacy Awards Recipients
Ybor City Museum Society Announces 2018 Legacy Awards Recipients Tampa, FL– The Ybor City Museum Society (YCMS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Legacy Awards, who were selected for their significant contributions to the Historic...
More infoSci-Fi Solo Performance Premiering at Ybor City’s Fringe Festival
Sci-Fi Solo Performance Premiering at Ybor City's Fringe Festival Tampa, FL May 3, 2018: Seattle-based science fiction writer, performer, director, and all-around nerd L. Nicol Cabe brings her third science fiction solo performance, “The Sibyl of...
More infoYbor City Development Corporation Board Nominations
Board Nominations The Nominating Committee of the Ybor City Development Corporation (YCDC), Inc. is seeking nominations for five 2019-2020 Board of Directors members to serve through September 30, 2020. Directors should live, work or own property...
More infoOrlando Weekly’s Guide for Road Tripping to Tampa
Orlando Weekly's Guide for Road Tripping to Tampa Orlando Weekly recently published a guide for road tripping to Tampa, featuring a number of tips for visitors passing through including a visit to the Historic District. Click here to read the...
More infoYbor City’s Naviera Coffee Mills Expands Nationwide
Ybor City's Naviera Coffee Mills Expands Nationwide Naviera Coffee Mills began in Ybor City with a small family run operation. Throughout the years they have expanded and grown their operation, with their products now being stocked in grocery...
More info25th Adela and Cesar Gonzmart Awardee Announced
25th Adela and Cesar Gonzmart Awardee Announced Fourth generation Tampa native Jason Fernandez will be honored with the 25th Adela and Cesar Gonzmart award by the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce at the 54th Annual Gala on September 29, 2018 at the...
More infoTampa Bay’s Center for Architecture and Design Ready for Ribbon Cutting
Tampa Bay’s Center for Architecture and Design Ready for Ribbon Cutting Just in time for Tampa Bay Design Week, Tampa Bay's Center for Architecture and Design will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new...
More infoHistoric Mafia Bar Being Converted in Ybor City
Historic Mafia Bar Being Converted in Ybor City After a fire in 1988 brought down the building that once housed an illegal casino ran by the mafia, the historic site known as the Yellow House will soon be restored to become the newest commercial...
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