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Tampa, Florida

Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County and is located on the west coast of Florida, on Tampa Bay near the Gulf of Mexico. The population of Tampa in 2011 was 346,037. The current location of Tampa was once inhabited by indigenous peoples of the Safety Harbor culture, most notably the Tocobaga and the Pohoy, who lived along the shores of Tampa Bay.

Located at 27.9708, -82.4647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Hillsborough County, Florida, Populated coastal places in Florida, County seats in Florida, Port cities in Florida, Port cities and towns of the United States Gulf Coast, Populated places established in 1823, Tampa, Florida

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987 and has welcomed more than 10 million guests. The venue was renamed in November 2009 to recognize the generous donation, the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in the Tampa Bay area, of financier David A. Straz, Jr. The Straz Center is located downtown on a 9-acre site along the east bank of the Hillsborough River.

Located at 27.9515, -82.4639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Theatres in Tampa, Florida, National Performance Network Partners, Performing arts centers in Florida, Buildings and structures completed in 1987, Landmarks in Tampa, Florida

Howard W. Blake High School

Howard W. Blake High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida. It originally opened in 1956 as Don Thompson Vocational High School. It became a junior high after the end of segregation. In 1997 the high school reopened at its current location.

Located at 27.9571, -82.4683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1956, , High schools in Tampa, Florida, Public high schools in Florida, Magnet schools in Florida

Curtis Hixon Hall

Curtis Hixon Hall, located at 600 Ashley Drive, was an indoor sports arena, convention center, concert venue, and special events center built downtown beside the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. It was built in 1964, opened in 1965, and torn down in 1993.

Located at 27.9492, -82.4619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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American Basketball Association venues, Basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Tampa, Florida, Defunct indoor arenas, Former music venues, Music venues in Florida, Demolished buildings and structures in the United States, Miami Floridians, History of Tampa, Florida, Convention centers in Florida, Defunct basketball venues

Centro Asturiano de Tampa

The Centro Asturiano is a historic site in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. It is located at 1913 Nebraska Avenue. On July 24, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by Tampa architect M. Leo Elliott.

Located at 27.962, -82.4509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tampa, Florida, History of Tampa, Florida, National Register of Historic Places in Hillsborough County, Florida, Asturian culture, Spanish-American culture in Florida

El Pasaje

The El Pasaje (also known as the Cherokee Club) is a historic site in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. It was originally built in 1886 to house the offices for Vicente Martinez Ybor's companies as he planned Ybor City and then ran his cigar factory and other businesses. El Pasaje has been home to many establishments since: a hotel, several restaurants, several bars and speakeasies, a military recruiting station, and newspaper offices, among others.

Located at 27.9618, -82.4444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tampa, Florida, History of Tampa, Florida, National Register of Historic Places in Hillsborough County, Florida

Columbia Restaurant

The original Columbia Restaurant, located in the historic Ybor City neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and one of the largest Spanish restaurants in the world with 1,700 seats in 15 dining rooms taking up 52,000 ft² over an entire city block. Founded in 1905 in, the landmark is still owned by the Hernandez/Gonzmart family and serves Spanish and Cuban cuisine.

Located at 27.96, -82.435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Tampa, Florida, Landmarks in Tampa, Florida, History of Tampa, Florida, Companies based in Tampa, Florida, Restaurants established in 1905, Spanish-American culture in Florida, Spanish restaurants

Oaklawn Cemetery

Oaklawn Cemetery was Tampa, Florida's first public burial ground. The location was deeded in the mid-19th century. It was named as the final resting place for "White and Slave, Rich and Poor". The First Mayor of the City of Tampa Judge Joseph B. Lancaster is buried at Oaklawn. The 6th mayor, James McKay Sr. is also interred. Others include pirates, slaves, yellow-fever epidemic victims and confederate soldiers.

Located at 27.9547, -82.4573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Tampa, Florida

Plant Field

Plant Field was the first major athletic venue in Tampa, Florida. It was built in 1899 by Henry B. Plant, owner of the Tampa Bay Hotel, as an area to provide various activities for his guests. Plant Field drew Tampa residents and visitors to see horse racing, car racing, baseball games, entertainers, and politicians. The stadium also hosted the first professional football and first spring training games in Tampa and was the long-time home of the Florida State Fair.

Located at 27.9485, -82.4671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct college football venues, Defunct American football venues, Spring training ballparks, Sports venues in Tampa, Florida, History of Tampa, Florida, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Florida, 1899 establishments in the United States, 2002 disestablishments, Motorsport venues in Florida, Minnesota Twins spring training venues, Tampa Spartans football

Centennial Park Station

Centennial Park is a TECO Line streetcar station in Tampa, Florida. The station has one track and one side platform on the north side of 8th Avenue. It is the first station on the streetcar and was the location of the opening ceremony of the first train. There is parking for the station just north.

Located at 27.961, -82.4372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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TECO Line Streetcar System stations, Railway stations opened in 2002

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Station

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union (also known as Federal Credit Union) is a TECO Line streetcar station in historic Ybor City. The station has one island platform, located on a passing siding, that allows for trams to pass by each other on the single track line. Just west of the stations, there are two pedestrian overpasses over 8th Avenue that are part of the Centro Ybor complex.

Located at 27.9611, -82.4412 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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TECO Line Streetcar System stations, Railway stations opened in 2002

La Segunda Bakery

La Segunda Bakery is a historic purveyor of Cuban bread, pastries, and other baked goods in the Ybor City section of Tampa, Florida. It was one of three bakeries begun in co-op: La Primera, La Segunda and La Tercera. The other two folded and La Segunda was purchased by Juan Moré whose family has continued its operation for four generations.

Located at 27.9658, -82.4434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bakeries of the United States, Cuban-American culture in Florida, Restaurants in Tampa, Florida, Companies based in Tampa, Florida