Armory Goes To Market (Again)

West Tampa's Fort Homer Hesterly Armory. See more photos here.

WEST TAMPA/SOUTH TAMPA - Heritage Square LLC, which three years ago won the bid to develop West Tampa’s Fort Homer Hesterly Armory site into a mix-use residential and retail campus, has withdrawn from the project. Christine Duffy, associate director of corporate communications and PR for Intelident Solutions, the owner of Coast Dental Services Inc. (and primary backer of Heritage Square) refused to cite a reason.

Read More Here.

American Basketball Association announces Tampa Bay expansion

DOWNTOWN - The American Basketball Association (ABA) has announced it will add a team in Tampa Bay for the 2010-2011 season.

"This is the first of 10 ABA teams that will be owned and operated by SEP (Sports Equity Partners) in the Southeast,” stated Joe Newman, ABA’s CEO. "We are very happy to be returning to the Tampa area.”

Additional markets will be named shortly.

The yet to be named team is expected to begin play in November at a to-be-determined home court location. ABA officials have indicated their interest in building a future, permanent sports arena in Tampa Heights area (which is adjacent to downtown, on the north side of Interstate 275).

Read more here.

Survey guaging Enthusiam & Need for a 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.

We're Just Ribbon You

Centro Ybor is on its way to losing its day time, ghost town reputation. That's because within the last six months it has welcomed four new businesses into its facilties: Tribeca ColorSalon, Joffrey’s Coffee, Wear Me Out and Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill. Read details here.

a FRESH look

FRESH look: The recently released film "FRESH" - a documentary about people working to provide healthy, nutrient-dense foods via sustainable practices - will be playing at Ella's Folk Art Café on Jan. 24, 2010. More info here.

Pizzaiolo Bavaro Documentary

UC Tampa Magazine just posted a new, exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary on how the authentic Neapolitan dishes are crafted at downtown Tampa's much talked about Pizzaiolo Bavaro. Click here to see it!

Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille

Hamburger Mary’s (1600 E 8th Ave), a gay-friendly burger chain, is now open. Described as an “open-air bar and grille for open-minded people,” Mary’s is on the 2nd Floor of Centro Ybor in the former DISH location. 11am-11pm, M-Sun. Read more here.

Independent Beer Hall's Grand Opening, Sat (12/5), 4pm-1am

FREE BEER/BBQ! All UC Tampa Magazine fans are cordially invited to enjoy a free beer and some BBQ at the Independent Beer Hall's (in Seminole Heights) official Grand Opening on Saturday (12/5/09), from 4pm-1am. Live music starts at 5pm! RAIN OR SHINE. See specifics here: http://bit.ly/IndieGO

UC Tampa Finalist for Downtown Tampa's Urban Excellence Awards

Double Time: (Urban Corridor) For the 2nd year in a row, UC Tampa Magazine has been selected as a finalist for downtown Tampa's "Urban Excellence" awards. Winners to be announced Dec 2 at the St Pete Times Forum and will be honored for: Leadership, Innovation, Hard Work, Talent & Community Spirit. 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

DID YOU KNOW?

UC Tampa Magazine serves South Tampa and five other major downtown centric areas within Tampa’s city limits. We’re also 100% locally owned and independently produced, unlike other magazines, such as South Tampa Magazine, which is produced by a joint venture that includes Virginia-based Media General (NYSE: MEG)*—the same corporate giant behind The Tampa Tribune.

So the next time you look to invest your hard-earned ad budget, we hope you’ll think “UC Tampa” first, knowing that as we promote your local business, your ad dollars aren’t headed to Virginia or the bank accounts of stockholders.

For rates and more information on how to advertise in UC Tampa, call (813) 389-8116 or email ads@UCTampa.com.

*South Tampa Magazine is produced by Rain Publishing Group—a joint venture between Media General and Fourthdoor Creative Group. UC Tampa Magazine proudly has no affiliation with either.

The Independent (10/01/09)

PHOTOS: (Seminole Heights) The opening of The Independent beer hall has been delayed slightly, but they are hoping to have a “soft” opening within the next 14 days. Its new exterior sign (which was put up today), plus the recent opening of Ella’s Folk Art Café, are undeniable symbols that Seminole Heights' FloNeHi retail & dining district is coming into its own. (For the record, FloNeHi = FLO-rida ave, NE-braska ave and HI-llsborough ave.) CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES.

UC Tampa Magazine Sept/Oct 2009

See complete version online at:
www.UCTampa.com


WHAT'S HAUNTING YBOR?
The Ghostly Side of Ybor City ... Pg. 18

A HAND UP, NOT OUT
The Freecycle Network ... Pg. 06

A FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HAUNT
Gaspar's Grotto Bar & Grill ... Pg. 24

NEWS&RUMORS
18 Bites of Neighborhood Gossip ... Pg. 12

FIT FOR PRINT: PART 2
The Goal ... Pg. 08

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
Our Fave 5ive ... Pg. 28

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UC Tampa Magazine July/Aug 2009

See complete version online at
www.UCTampa.com.

READY. SET. GO!
Kids In The Corridor
HEALTH&WELLNESS
Fit For Print
GREEN&EARTH
Helping Hands
FOOD&DRINK
West Tampa's Food History
ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
The Fave 5ive
NEWS&RUMORS
What's Happening In Your Neighborhood?!

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Kid(s) Photo Contest Ends May 31

Enter your child(ren)’s photo in UC Tampa’s (formerly New Heights) Kids Play Photo Contest by this Sunday, May 31, 2009, and you may win your family up to $450 in prizes!

The child(ren) in the winning photo will also receive a professional photo shoot, courtesy of South Tampa’s award-winning Andi Diamond Photography. Plus, one picture from that shoot will be selected as UC Tampa’s Cover Photo for its July/Aug 2009 issue. Your child(ren) will be famous!

Prizes
1st Place:
* $350 Gift Certificate for a “The Little Gym” Birthday Party Package
* $100 Gift Certificate for Pipo’s – The Original Cuban Café
* Child(ren)’s Professional Photo Shoot
* Picture on UC Tampa’s Cover

2nd-5th Place:
* $100 Gift Certificate for Pipo’s – The Original Cuban Café
* Winning Picture printed inside UC Tampa’s July/Aug Issue

EMAIL YOUR CONTEST ENTRY TO: KidsPlay@UCTampa.com today!
Deadline for entries, May 31, 2009!
Winners will be notified by mid-June 2009.
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Did You Know? UC Tampa is preparing to launch multiple social networking initiatives in July! Sign up early and be the first to get our most up-to-date news, rumors and articles. Three great options are currently under construction:

1) www.UCTampa.com
2) Facebook
3) Twitter

UC TAMPA MAGAZINE May/June 2009 Edition

UC TAMPA MAGAZINE May/June 2009 Edition (formerly New Heights Magazine)
See complete version online at www.UCTampa.com.

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WIN UP TO $450 IN PRIZES!
Kids Play Cutest Photo Contest
Send us your cutest photo of your child(ren) and you could win up to $450 in prizes and see your child(ren) on the next cover of UC Tampa!

OPPORTUNITIES N.O.K.
The "North of Kennedy" Business Boom

GREEN&EARTH
Home Detox

FOOD&DRINK
Downtown's The Tampa Club

PEOPLE&PLACES
Working Out At The Gem

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
The Fave 5ive

NEWS&RUMORS
What's Happening In Your Neighborhood?!

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URBAN CORRIDOR (UC) = Downtown, Heights Areas, South Tampa, Ybor, The Islands, West Tampa & surrounding areas.

More News & Rumors - Mar/Apr 2009

We will be adding more entries over the next few days. (So check back!) In the meantime, if you have news and/or rumors to report about your business or neighborhood, please email them to jay@uctampa.com.

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For Better and for Worse. Earlier this year, the city added several additional "No Parking" and "Residential Permit Parking Only" signs to the streets that surround the Hyde Park/SoHo business district. Enforcement of those signs began early March; which has pleased many who live in the area (and need a place to park), while upsetting some business owners who feel harder parking translates to fewer customers. Have a strong opinion about this? Share it with the decision-makers: Tampa City Council, (813) 274-8131

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Brew Bash. The NoHo Bistro and Whole Foods have partnered to host Beer Gatherings, 6-8:30pm, on the second Thursday of every month. Held at NoHo, attendees will learn about beer, its uses in cooking recipes, and how to pair it with meals. The price is $30 per person and includes plated food. Reservations required. The Bistro is also open for Easter Sunday Brunch, April 12, 10am-3pm, and for Mother’s Day Brunch, May 10, 10am-2pm. 1714 N. Armenia Ave., (813) 514-0691

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Sex-y in the City. Forever Beautiful Day Spa & Salon will host a free "Bubbles & Botox” party on April 16. The event will feature a champagne reception, free product samples and education on the do’s and do not’s of hairstyling. Botox will be available for $10 a unit. 5135 N. Florida Ave., (813) 231-3378

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More Bistro to Love: Bungalow Bistro has extended its Sunday hours (Brunch 10am-3pm and Dinner 3-9pm) and its Happy Hour, which is half-off glasses of wine and bottled beers (11am-7pm). It’s also launched a Monthly Wine Club, which meets the third Thursday of every month. 5135 N. Florida Ave., (813) 237-2000


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New Heights Magazine - Mar/Apr 2009 Edition

Just Released!


The March/April 2009 Edition of:
New Heights Magazine
Highlighting Tampa's Historic Urban Corridor

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*** Check Out The New Online Format ***



Kids at Play Cover Photo Contest

Health & Wellness: Biking for the Rest of Us

Home & Family: España en Tampa

Neighborhood Spotlight: Tampa Twilight Criterium & Festival

Heights Heighlights: Signs of the Times - Neon Tampa's Bright Ideas

Food & Drink: Long Live the Herbivores (Grass Root Organic Restaurant)

Green & Earth: Free Rain

Arts & Events: The Fave 5ive

News & Rumors: Hear it through the Grapevine.

Urban Corridor = Downtown, Heights Areas, South Tampa, Ybor, The Islands, West Tampa & surrounding areas.

Artwork Advertising Specs for UC Tampa

New Heights is a 8.25" x 5.25", full-color, high-gloss magazine. (FYI - New Heights is also available online at www.NewHeightsMag.com.) If you are designing an ad for the magazine, please send a high-resolution pdf or jpg that complies to the following specifications (all sizes are in inches):


Two Page Spread
w/bleed - 11 x 8.75
w/o bleed - 10.5 x 7.875

Back Page Ad Space
w/bleed - 5.75 x 6.25

Full Pg
w/bleed - 5.75 x 8.75
w/o bleed - 4.875 x 7.875

1/2 Pg Horizontal
w/bleed - 5.75 x 4.325
w/o bleed - 4.875 x 3.875

1/2 Pg Vertical
w/bleed - 2.875 x 8.75
w/o bleed - 2.375 x 7.875

1/3 Pg Horizontal (only)
w/o bleed - 4.875 x 2.55

1/4 Pg Horizontal
w/bleed - 5.75 x 2.325
w/o bleed - 4.875 x 1.875

1/4 Pg Vertical
w/bleed - 2.875 x 5.325
w/o bleed - 2.375 x 4.875

1/8 Pg Vertical (only)
w/o bleed - 2.375 x 1.875


Completed ads should be emailed to: ads@NewHeightsMag.com. If you have questions, please contact Jay McGee at (813) 389-8116.

New Heights Magazine - Jan/Feb 2009 Edition

Just Released!

The Jan/Feb 2009 Edition of:
New Heights Magazine
Highlighting Tampa's Historic Urban Corridor

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*** Check Out The New Online Format ***

Health & Wellness: Posed for Greatness

Home & Family: A Gothic Tampa Romance

Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown Tampa

Heights Heighlights: A Taste of Tampa -and- Devilishly Delicious

Food & Drink: Cafe con Lech -and- Drowning with Flavor

Green & Earth: Revelations in Insulation

Arts & Events: Gasparilla Festival of Arts

News & Rumors: Hear it through the Grapevine.

Urban Corridor = Seminole Heights, Downtown, Hyde Park, Channel District, West Tampa, Riverside Heights, Ybor City, Ybor Heights, Davis Islands, Tampa Heights, The Heights, VM Ybor & surrounding areas.