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Two new websites have been developed to support residential development in Ybor City.

LiveInYbor.com helps potential residents discover why Ybor City is one of the most sought-after urban communities in Tampa

Real Estate Developers Discover Ybor City

New Websites Encourage Development

Business Community Grows Again . . . . 2

Building Incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Exploring Ybor City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fall into Fun in Ybor City . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Special Event Grants Awarded . . . . . . . 3

Artists Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ADA Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Upcoming Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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On September 19, Ybor City Development Corp. introduced residential developers to the opportunities in Ybor City. New multi-family and mixed-use projects are needed to meet the demand for housing in the historic district.

More than 60 developers, builders, investors, commercial lending professionals, city officials, current property owners, Barrio Latino commission members and YCDC Board members and staff attended the event.

During the event, City of Tampa officials discussed available grants and incentives. Attendees saw a selection of successful projects - The Quarter, Citi Lofts, Box Factory Lofts, Ferlita Macaroni Factory and Villas on 5th - and properties along 22nd Street on a short bus tour. The event kicked off what will be a long-term multimedia campaign promoting residential development within the Historic District.

Bay. The website highlights the amenities and ambiance of historic Ybor City.

Designed for developers, BuildInYbor.com outlines the opportunities for residential and mixed-use devel-opment in Tampa’s National Historic Land-mark District. The site includes information on the various incen-tives and grant programs available to developers.

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College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving recently completed renova-tions at 1513 E. 9th Ave. The corporate headquarters will also serve as a training facility for 40 franchises and 500 employ-ees globally.

Adding to Ybor City’s arts scene, The Box on 5th opened in August. Located at 1801 E. 5th Ave., the gallery focuses on local emerging and mid-career artists.

Chef David Sunday moved across the street to open Sunday’s Delicatessan at 1930C E. 7th Avenue. The menu includes made-from-scratch soups, sandwiches,

entrees, fresh-baked bread and desserts.

StoneChef Events & Catering more than quadrupled its space by moving to 1930 E. 7th Ave. Chef Anthony Sanschagrin will soon offer interactive cooking classes, along with private dining in the 1930

Grand Room.

Long Ash Cigars opened at 1728 E. 7th Ave. in August.

Coming Soon Buffalo Wild Wings has begun construction at 1625 E. 7th Ave. and plans to open the 275-seat restaurant in late 2012.

David Scott and wife Jill pose for picture with YCDC board members John Doble, Dr. Shawn Robinson, Joe Amon and Enrique Woodroffe at the grand opening of the Bad Monkey.

Ybor City Business Community Grows Again

Two incentives are available for property owners to improve their Ybor City building.

The Interstate Historic Preservation Trust Fund Loan Program is accepting applications to help preserve the char-acter and structure of historic proper-ties. Eligible projects include structural stabilization, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, exterior restoration/recon-struction, minor additions or profes-sional service fees related to evaluating the building’s condition.

The application deadline is November 6, 2012. Contact City of Tampa Historic Preservation & Urban Design at (813) 274-3100 for more information.

Ybor City Development Corp. is now accepting façade grant applications to improve the appearance of Ybor City buildings for Ybor CRA 1 and 2. The grant would pay for up to half the cost of the anticipated costs for exterior renovation, restoration and rehabilitation or land-scape improvements up to $50,000.

Priority is given to historic properties and buildings located along 7th Ave-nue. Contact YCDC at (813) 274- 7936 for more information or visit www.Tampagov.net/ycdc for applica tion. Deadline is November 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Improvement Incentives

Sundays Delicatessen and Stone Chef Events & Catering moved

into the former Taverna Opa space that has been vacant for the past several years, bringing

new life to this block

“Ybor Flavors” TV show showcases one of the country’s most colorful neighborhoods. Join host Veronica Swiatek as she tours Ybor City events, landmarks, flavors and history.

In the August episode, Swiatek samples the menu at Carne ChopHouse, a new steakhouse in Centro Ybor. She ventures into Carne’s kitchen

to learn the secrets to expertly cooking a steak, and talks with proprietor Jason Fernandez about opening his fourth restaurant in Ybor City.

“Ybor Flavors” airs on Bright House channel 615 and Verizon channel 15. Watch the episodes online at YborCityOnline.com.

Exploring Ybor City

In addition to Ybor Flavors, Carne ChopHouse proprietor Jason Fernandez was featured on “Good Day Tampa Bay” in August. WTVT reporter Charley Belcher sampled the house specialties.

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Autumn in Ybor City means cooler weather and lots of fun. Favorite annual events – Guavaween, the Streetcar Festival and Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival – are right around the corner!

The newly formed Ybor Merchants Association is starting a new tradition: Fantasma Fest. The 11-day celebration includes a pumpkin patch, poker run and costumed ball.

Upcoming events include:

October 18 - Béisbol: Tampa’s Love of the Game opens at Ybor City Museum

October 20 - 10th annual Streetcar Festival

October 20 - Reel Terror Film Festival

October 20 - 31 - Fantasma Fest

October 27 - Guavaween

November 2 - Richard’s Run for Life

November 16 - Fire It Up! Smoker

November 17 - Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival

November 17 - Invincible Summer art, fashion, music & dance show

November 28 - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 28 - 4th annual Miracle on 7th Holiday Party

Starting in October, the weekly Ybor City Saturday Market extends its hours to 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The longer hours run until May.

Saturday Yoga in Ybor continues to draw crowds each week. The community yoga class is held at the Ybor City Museum State Park Garden every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Additional Ybor City events can be found at YborCityOnline.com.

A record of 15 applications for special event grant funding was received for the 2013 grant cycle! Ten events between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 were selected to receive portions of the $40,650 total budget.

Grantees include:

■■ Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City, organized by Florida Entertainment Group

■■ Ybor City Saturday Market, organized by Ybor City Saturday Market, Inc.

■■ Fiesta Day 2013, organized by Ybor City Chamber of Commerce

■■ Fantasma Fest Children’s Trick or Treat Costume Contest, organized by Ybor Merchant Association

■■ Béisbol: Tampa’s Love of the Game Exhibit Celebration, organized by Ybor City Museum Society, Inc.

■■ The Cuban Sandwich Show, organ-ized by Artists & Writers Group

■■ Architecture + Film: Unfinished Spaces, organized by AIA Tampa Bay

■■ Gasparilla International Film Festival, organized by Tampa Film Institute-GIFF

■■ Festa Italiana, organized by Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund

■■ The Cuban Sandwich Festival, orga-nized by Latin Times Media Inc.

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Special Event Grants Awarded Artists NeededCity of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department has opened a call for artists for the 3rd annual Arts in the Park on December 8, 2012 in Centennial Park.

Pre-selected 2D and 3D artwork in any media will be formally judged during the event. The Best of Show will be awarded $250 cash prize.

In addition, artists have the opportunity to showcase and sell their artwork during the event.

To apply, artists should email their resume, phone number and 5 digi-tal images of representative works to yborartstudio@tampagov.net. The dead line is November 8, 2012.

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Judges test Best Arroz Con Pollo entries during Festival Del Sabor on September 15, 2012. Photo credit: Ybor City Saturday Market.

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Bob Buckhorn MayorCommunity Redevelopment Area (CRA) BoardFrank Reddick - Chair Mike Suarez - Vice Chair Yvonne Yolie Capin Harry Cohen Charlie Miranda Lisa J. Montelione Mary Mulhern

Meeting Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, City Hall 315 East Kennedy BoulevardTime: 9:00 a.m.

Dates: Second Thursday of the month

YCDC Board of DirectorsGen. David J. Scott (Ret.) - Chair Walter Aye - Vice Chair John Doble - Secretary Michelle Cardamone - Treasurer Joe Amon - Immediate Past Chair Manny Alvarez Joe Capitano Jr. Fran Costantino Ken Cowart Kenneth Garcia Karen Goss Kim Headland Elaine Illes Tom Keating Tony LaColla D. Stephen Moss Bonnie Plumtree Sam Reiber Dr. Shawn Robinson Jack Rodriguez Gene Siudut Angelo Spicola Veronica Swiatek Chris Whitaker

Emeritus MembersJoe Capitano, Sr. Monsignor Laurence Higgins

Meeting Location: YCDC Office, 2015 7th Avenue, Ybor CityTime: 4:00 p.m.Date: Fourth Tuesday of the month

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OctoberOctober 17 | 3:00 p.m.Retail, Arts and Special Events Committee

October 18 | noonDistrict Marketing Committee

October 18 | 3 p.m.Public Safety & Parking Committee

October 23 | 4 p.m.YCDC Board Meeting

NovemberNovember 8 | noon District Marketing Committee

November 13 | 3:30 p.m.Planning & Infrastructure Committee

November 14 | 3 p.m. Retail, Arts and Special Events Committee

November 15 | 3 p.m.Public Safety & Parking Committee

November 27 | 4 p.m.YCDC Board Meeting

Upcoming YCDC MeetingsThe following meetings will be held at the YCDC Office at 2015 East 7th Avenue. All meetings are open to the public and free parking is available in the adjacent lot. Meetings are subject to change.

Ybor City Development Corporation2015 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 274-7936 • www.tampagov.net/ycdc

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Bob McDonaugh Administrator of Economic Opportunity

YCDC Staff:Vince J. Pardo, Manager

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Ybor City Development Corporation (YCDC) and the City of Tampa’s Depart-ment of Neighborhood Services, Division of Community Affairs held a free seminar, “Your Business and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” in September.

The free seminar was designed to help local businesses learn how to meet the needs of customers with disabilities. Owners of historic properties – especially those with commercial tenants – risk being subjected to a lawsuit for failure to comply with the ADA due to the frequent changes in accessibility requirements.

The presenters discussed how to comply with the accessibility and accommodation requirements of the ADA and recognize service animals. The session identified 21 changes that every building owner can make to become more compliant with the requirements of ADA.

City of Tampa Television recorded the presentation and has made it available for on-demand viewing at www.yborcityonline.com/support-and-development/business-resources or www.tampagov.net/ycdc.

Accommodating Customers with Disabilities

YCDC celebrates the August issue of Spirit, the in-flight magazine for Southwest Airlines, which features a special section on Tampa and Ybor City. Tessa Shiver, co-owner of Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn (center), joins YCDC vice chair Walter Aye, marketing co-chair Veronica Swiatek, board chair David Scott and economic develop-ment specialist Brenda Thrower at the launch event held at Tampa International Airport.