Westshore Plaza Approved To Be Demolished And Redeveloped
It looks like Westshore Plaza is officially going to be demolished! If you are a local resident, you have definitely noticed the area changing over the years. Many businesses have moved out of the mall including Sears, Victoria Secret and many more. Walking through the mall now seems like it’s a ghost town compared to how vibrant it used to be. Only a few stores and restaurants seem to be keeping the area alive but now what you see there currently will all be demolished.
Westshore Plaza Approved To Be Demolished And Redeveloped:
After many tries, the Tampa City Council has approved an Ohio-based developer Washington Prime Group to come in to redevelop Westshore Plaza. This is going to be a massive project. The Westshore Plaza Redevelopment Masterplan looks absolutely beautiful, exciting residents and travelers all over. The Washington Prime Group filed for bankruptcy a while back and after adding more capital they were finally approved to redevelop the area. The land alone takes up 53 acres located at 250 Westshore Plz, Tampa, FL 33609. According to TampaTomorrow, everything has already been planned and approved. They will be knocking everything down except for Macy’s and the adjacent parking lot.
What Will Westshore Plaza Look Like:
In its place an all-new 90,000 square feet of retail space, a hotel, a med spa, and even a bus station. Plus there will be an addition of 2,000 residential units as well. They plan on making this a huge indoor/outdoor space that is completely walkable with available retail and office space for rent. There will also be plenty of recreational and restaurant space as well. Check out the new renderings below to see what it will look like in the future…
A lot of Tampa shopping areas are supposedly getting some renovations. Earlier this month we talked about the possibility of Britton Plaza being re-done. A lot of our listeners agreed it needs a “face lift” but the Radiant Church and newly upgraded Publix probably won’t be going anywhere. We’ll keep you updated on that project here.
7 Famous Movies Filmed In Tampa Bay: Ranked
If there’s one thing we love it’s a good movie! Whether you’re from the area or new to the area, there have been several famous movies filmed in Tampa Bay. With our warm weather and beautiful beaches, it’s easy to pick a perfect time to film. Many of these movies you’ve seen before or maybe there’s one of two you need to check out.
7 Famous Movies Filmed In Tampa Bay:
Filming a movie can be extremely time-consuming. A lot of movie companies like to shoot in Florida because of the many incentive programs. Most of the counties in the state don’t over-tax these movie companies which in turn helps with potential tourism. In general, it takes around 3-4 months to shoot a normal movie. We know there are going to be some movies missing from this list like Cop and a Half, Smokey and the Bandit 2, The Infiltrator, and a few others.
Although traveling down to the state can be an undertaking for a film crew, Tampa Bay offers so many different advantages. We looked up several movies on IMDB and there were a ton of them that we didn’t know were shot in the Bay area, then ranked them based on personal opinions and their Rotten Tomato score.
Why Tampa Is So Amazing:
If you didn’t know, Tampa ranks #2 on the list of Florida family vacations! Out of 400 towns in Florida a recent study looked at hotel prices, number of restaurants, and amusement parks. Florida is undeniably one of the best vacation destinations in the entire world.
There are tons of reasons why Florida continues to attract millions of visitors every year. From its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and diverse wildlife there’s always something fun to do. They have thrilling theme parks and offer a wide range of attractions for anyone’s travel interests and preferences.
Florida features vibrant cities with a diverse cultural scene all over the place. Miami is mainly known for its lively nightlife but still offers a lot of family-friendly things to do. Tampa offers the Tampa Museum of Art and Florida Aquarium as fun places for the family to enjoy. Don’t forget about their energetic sports scene with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.
Here are some of the most famous movies filmed in Tampa Bay: Ranked
