Gayborhoods

Kenwood

The charm of Historic Kenwood can be seen in the stately mature trees, brick streets and a beautiful community park. Architecture in Historic Kenwood consists of 1920's bungalows, Mediterranean Revival, and colonial Revival homes. This neighborhood contains beautifully renovated, historic homes plus many historic homes ready to be renovated.

Gulfport

This sleepy little town with a white sand beach offers a multifaceted life for its inhabitants. Exquisite downtown cuisine, a performing art center, and a fishing pier and marina are just a few of the diversions available. Established in the early 1900's, picturesque Gulfport is located on Boca Ciega Bay looking west to St. Pete Beach.

Roser Park

This 27-acre Historic Area was listed on the National Register for its significance in community planning and development, architecture, and landscape architecture. Roser Park is home to a wide variety of architectural styles and types, including Frame Vernacular, Bungalow, Prairie, Foursquare, Craftsman, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical and Tudor Revival. Approximately 173 structures are located within the district. It was the first residential subdivision to be established outside of the downtown St. Petersburg business district, and was an early "streetcar suburb" conveniently located along the old Gulfport trolley line.

Grand Central District

An up and coming neighborhood in St. Petersburg that offers a unique combination of commercial, office and residential activity. The neighborhood boast historic as well as new architecture. Truly a thriving home decor and artist community. From your front door you can walk to galleries, antique stores, restaurants, and unique shops.

Hyde Park

The Hyde Park district is a delightful combination of yesterday and today. Tampa's oldest existing neighborhood lies immediately across the Hillsborough River to the west of the Downtown business and cultural core. Historic homes have undergone intensive renovation efforts and beautifully reflect the distinctive Florida "Boom" architectural style of the 1920's and 30's.
Old Hyde Park Village, an upscale commercial development of retail and service establishments, accents the new vitality of Tampa's most historic neighborhood district. Heavily shaded and immediately accessible to Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park is a popular local landmark within itself, deserving of its unique distinction.

Seminole Heights

A tree-shaded gem nestled in the heart of Tampa. Stately historic homes of many different styles and eras reflect a unique and diverse neighborhood spirit. Residents of this community lovingly restore their homes, and are dedicated to the historic fabric and inclusive, friendly atmosphere of their neighborhood. The sheltering oak-lined trees and different, unique housing provide a nostalgic, romantic feeling. Throughout all of Seminole Heights, Bungalows are the dominant house style, but Mediterranean Revivals, Frame Vernaculars, American Four Square and Colonial Revivals create a unique, eclectic mix that is evident today.

Tampa Heights

Tampa Heights, Tampa’s first residential suburb, is a beautiful community. It is a picturesque neighborhood where stately oak trees, brick streets, and dedicated residents create a small-town feeling. The convenience of being close to downtown and Ybor City, as well as easy access to both I-4 and I-275, affords Tampa Heights a uniquely central location. Residents, business owners and government officials, who appreciated the history of the area, are investing in its future. The Mayor's Office has worked with the Preservation Board and Tampa Preservation, Inc. to restore the area by creating the Tampa Heights Historic District. Realizing the value of being close to downtown has sparked the redevelopment of Tampa Heights. The prominence of the Mayor's Heights project and the dedication of its Civic Association, has created an atmosphere that has brought renewed interest in the neighborhood, creating opportunities for the future.

Ybor City

Ybor City is one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts located in the State of Florida. Cobblestone streets and huge old cigar factory buildings make up this historic and legendary town. Founded in 1886 by Vicente Martinez Ybor, Ybor City became "the cigar capital of the world" by 1900. The factories were worked by mostly Cuban cigar makers, and to a lesser degree by Italians and Spaniards. By the early 1950's the cigar factories were gone. Ybor City was revitalized in the late 1990's and now attracts large numbers of visitors due to the wide variety of shops, restaurants, clubs, and galleries. Ybor is quickly becoming a mixed use neighborhood.