UC Tampa - Feb 2010 Edition Part 2

In This Issue

1. Food News: Get Greece-y. Moon Waxes. Bistro Wanes.
2. Davis Islands Dog Park Scheduled For Grooming
3. Walk into Ybor’s Secret Past
4. Seminole Heights Bicycle Club's Hub-Grub Bike Ride
5. Ride A Dragon - Tampa Dragon Boat Races

6. News & Rumors ... and much more!

Walk into Ybor's Secret Past

Walk into Ybor City's secretive past.

YBOR CITY - City Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena and social media strategist Julia Gorzka have launched a new historical, self-paced audio walking tour of Ybor City, called “Secret City Walks.” Tampa’s poet laureate, James Tokley narrates the tour’s recording, which can be purchased cheaply online as an MP3 download.

To read full story, visit www.uctampa.com.

Gimme Seven! New Restaurants Rolling into the Urban Corridor.

Old location of Big John's Alabama BBQ.

URBAN CORRIDOR – The new year appears to have brought with it a flurry of restaurants for downtown Tampa and its nearby, Urban Corridor neighborhoods. Seven dining establishments, some with names familiar to the area, some not, have either opened or are expected to open by the end of March.

Ybor City: Gallery Rasika has opened on Seventh Avenue in the former location of L’Olivier Cabaret. It features modern Indian fusion dishes inspired from an “age old approach to dining,” according to its website. Much like tapas bars, guests are encouraged to choose a variety of appetizers and entrees and share them with their dining companions. www.galleryrasika.com

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UC Tampa - Feb 2010 Edition Part 1

In This Issue

1. A SERIOUS ART ATTACK
2. NEW RESTAURANTS ROLLING IN
3. CELEBRATE THE BUNGALOW
4. HALT! ARMORY BACK TO MARKET
5. PRO BASKETBALL IN TAMPA
6. NEWS & RUMORS ... and much more!

Survey guaging Enthusiam & Need for Ybor/Downtown Area Supermarket

Will downtown Tampa soon have a supermarket?

DOWNTOWN & YBOR CITY - The Tampa Downtown Partnership (TDP) is conducting a survey to solicit input in support of a future grocery store to serve the people of downtown Tampa and Ybor City. Residents of – and employees in – these and their nearby neighborhoods are encouraged to complete the survey and ask their friends, neighbors and co-workers to do the same.

There are two separate surveys, one for employees in the aforementioned neighborhoods, and one for their residents. (Those people who work and reside in and near these areas are welcome to fill out both.)

Read More Here.

Urb Your Enthusiasm - Nov/Dec '09 Issue of UC Tampa Magazine

In This Issue

URB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
WHAT IS TAMPA'S URBAN CORRIDOR?
PIZZAIOLO BAVARO RESTAURANT
THE INDEPENDENT BEER HALL
YOUR UNIQUE, LOCAL SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
NEWS & RUMORS
CHOOSING FAVORITES
STAYING CONNECTED
& MUCH, MUCH MORE

VM Ybor Home Tour OCTOBER 25th

VM Ybor Home Tour OCTOBER 25th! This is a tour of our diverse, eclectic and historic community. featuring 9 gorgeous VM Ybor properties including a former convent, a historic "above ground" pool, and the infamous Charlie Wall House... This is a great opportunity to support your neighbors and your community while bringing positive attention to our urban area!

Self-guided tour starts on the corner of historic Columbus Drive and Avenida Republica de Cuba (14th Street). Buy a ticket, get a map and enjoy!

Advance Tickets ($10) are available at vmybor.org or get an "Advance Ticket Coupon" at La Segunda, King Corona Cigars or the FL Aquarium. Tickets are $15 on the day of the event - so reserve early!