Tampa’s Britton Plaza Sold To NYC Developers

It's been long rumored that Britton Plaza could potentially be sold to developers and remade into a new updated area. With many businesses in the plaza leaving and no new stores moving in their place, it left many residents wondering why. Well, now we finally have some answers and it means good news to residents who live in South Tampa.

The first major store to leave Britton Plaza was Stein Mart during Covid. It was shocking that they were downsizing especially since the store was always so popular but they eventually left. Since then, no business has moved into that retail space and it's been years. Recently, more stores have been leaving the area and rumor was that the owners were not renewing leases. Big Lots later closed its doors and then it was Beall’s Outlet located right next to Publix.

According to TampaTomorrow, "Earlier this year, we learned that a commercial brokerage team based in Miami, working with CBRE, was tasked with marketing the 30 acres of land encompassing Britton Plaza in South Tampa. Many speculated that, if placed in the right hands, the site could become South Tampa’s version of Midtown Tampa—South Tampa style." Brixmor Property Group is a real estate investment trust based in NYCwho are partners to 5,000 retailers. This list includes some big names like Kroger Company, Publix Super Markets, and more.

The long-standing rumor was that Midtown bought Britton Plaza to make it a similar concept. However, this idea is leaving residents upset that they could potentially be building more apartments. Many residents are excited to see the plaza be revamped but others are worried about it. They are not happy about the idea of a bigger build in the Britton Plaza area. Especially if it bring more apartments for the over developed area.

There's nothing more that we love than a delicious fried chicken sandwich, Luckily, Tampa Bay is seeing an influx of brand new fried chicken restaurants and we want to make sure you try each one out. Some have famous names from all over the country and finally opened a place locally. These four new fried chicken spots are some of the best in the Bay and we want you to go check them out.

Tampa Bay has seen a lot of chicken restaurants pop-up lately and we’re not complaining. These restaurants don’t just offer delicious hot chicken sandwiches. Many of them are featuring a new traditional Nashville chicken sandwich. This type of sandwich is dipped in a Nashville hot sauce and topped with pickles and coleslaw on a soft bun. In general, the Tampa Bay area hasn’t seen the Nashville sandwich offered in many places. It’s refreshing to see its popularity grow around the nation and now here locally.

Tampa now offers some delicious hot chicken restaurants including Dave's Hot Chicken. When you walk into the restaurant, you’re engulfed in the delicious smell of chicken. Their menu on the wall show several options including a Nashville style chicken sandwich, tenders and more. Their sides include mac and cheese, krinkle kut fries, pickles and homestyle slaw. You can pick how hot you want the spice on your chicken, offering many different hot sauces and delicious dipping sauces. Our favorite was their signature dipping sauce and make sure you order extra on the side for.

This is a cult classic fried chicken sandwich you need to go try! Their Nashville hot is delicious and paired with mac and cheese or fries it's perfect. Try their dipping sauce too because wow! You love this place big time.

With Sugar Wing you can get a chicken sandwich or yummy wings. Plus their ranch is so amazing and they're known for their dips. Make sure you try their salads or wedge fries while you're there. You will thank us!

Yummy fried chicken with a delicious shake sound good to you? Stop by Clutch City Cluckers to get some perfect comfort food! They offer wings, tacos and traditional fried chicken sandwiches. You'll definitely love this place.

Owned by Guy Fieri this chicken spot is the perfect place for fried chicken. Watch out though because their prices are a little expensive. They offer a lot of different options on their menu. Plus they do have shakes!