SOUTH TAMPA

 

South Tampa is the Jewel of Tampa affording an amazing eclectic living experience for residents. A unique blend of history, contemporary influences, performing arts, restaurants, shopping, schools and nightlife make South Tampa one of the most desirable locations to live, work and play in Tampa Bay. The neighborhoods are some of the oldest in Tampa full of charm and details of an era gone by. South Tampa has a wonderfully whimsical vibe with access to some of the area's most prestigious restaurants, hotels and shopping around. Ideally located close to downtown, the riverwalk and surrounded by water it is a truly unique place to live.

 

South Tampa is broken up into many small villages and neighborhoods like Bayshore, Beach Park, Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful, Bayshore Gardens, Bayside West, Belmar Shore, Port Tampa, Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor, Golfview, New Suburb Beautiful, Virginia Park, Palma Ceia, Rattlesnake, Gandy, Bay South, South Westshore, and Sunset Park just to name a few. These areas offer a wide variety of housing opportunities, including single family homes, condominiums and waterfront properties.

 

Davis Islands and Harbor Island are also premier waterfront neighborhoods in South Tampa. Davis Islands is a group of man-made islands that has a little town feel right in the big city. It provides beautiful views unmatched in all of Tampa as well as quaint little shoppes and restaurants located right downtown on the Island. Davis Islands offers an amazing living experience with everything from high rise living, to condos, townhomes, and large single family residences many with some of the best views in Tampa. Davis Islands also features a yacht club, a private airport, fine dining and unique shops in the area. Harbor Island, David Islands neighboring Island also features its own downtown district with fabulous cuisine, bars, coffee shops, hotels and entertainment. Harbor Island offers everything from low rise, high rise, condominiums, townhomes and single family residences. All just a walk over the bridge to the bustling Channelside District, Florida Aquarium, Water Street full of hip restaurants and nightlife and the Amalie Arena. Home to the Tampa Bay Lightening and venue for everything from shows to events and concerts.

 

Hyde Park is a meticulously preserved neighborhood located in Tampa’s historic district filled with beautiful shady oak trees and charming period homes. The community boasts Hyde Park Village an upscale walkable shopping and dining village that hosts various events and festivals throughout the year. Right in the heart of the Hyde Park Historic District, the Village is a modern oasis with unique dining, shopping, and entertainment options. You’ll find the shopping space nestled in a lush garden with hordes of exquisite boutiques you won’t see in any mall. Six blocks of local shops, eateries, and indie brands, as well as some of the top fitness and fashion names. Hyde Park Village is also home to many different events, fairs, outdoor markets and entertainment. Residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities was well as Tampa's professional sports and performing arts venues all convenient to South Tampa.

 

South Tampa is brimming with excitement and a special type of electricity that makes it a very sought after location to live. It is located close to the Airport and is central to the Tampa Bay Area giving tri area access to the beaches of Saint Petersburg and Clearwater. It is also local to some of the best shopping in the entire Tampa Bay Area with close proximity to Hyde Park Village, International Plaza and Westshore Plaza to name a few. If walking is your “thing”, then you shouldn’t miss Bayshore Boulevard. With its 4.5 miles (7.25 km), locals believe it to be the longest continuous sidewalk on the planet. On the path, you’ll enjoy people watching as you pass all the historic mansions and state of the art luxury high rises along the way. Bayshore is also home to the famous Gasparilla Parade and Pirate Ship. The street is closed several times a year for events and races making it a truly pedestrian friendly place to go.