Mayor Bob Buckhorn

Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) BoardYvonne Yolie Capin – Chair Charlie MirandaGuido Maniscalco – Vice-Chair Frank ReddickHarry Cohen Mike SuarezLuis Viera

Meeting Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dates: Second Thursday of the month

YCDC Board of Directors Dr. Shawn Robinson – Chairman (Hillsborough Community College)Tony LaColla – Vice-Chairman . . .(Historic Ybor City Neighborhood Civic Association)Grant Mehlich – Treasurer . . . . . . .(Professional Office)Liz Welch – Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)John Agliano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)Stephen M. Barbas . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Museum Society)Cathy Bartolotti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Roundtable)Steve Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Entertainment/Events)Richard Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Bar)Richard “Leon” Cannyn . . . . . . . . .(Property Owner)Joseph Citro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)Fran Costantino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(East Ybor Historic Neighborhood Civic Association)Copeland More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Chamber of Commerce)Michael Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor Merchants Association)Ariel Quintela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Multi-family Residential)Eric Schiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Restaurant)Rich Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Barrio Latino Commission)Capt. Rick Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)Roberto Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Retail)Ernie Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GaYbor District Coalition)Emeritus MembersJoe Capitano, Sr.

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

The YCDC has launched a new, redesigned version of its website www.yborcityonline.com in addition to its new campaign, More in Ybor.

The site, created by HCP Associates, promotes more ways to explore, live, do business and get around Ybor City.

Ybor businesses are encouraged to sign up for a free listing in this online merchant directory.

Exiting off the Selmon Expressway one can’t miss the new structure perched at N. 22nd and Adamo Drive that now serves as an impressive south entrance gateway into Ybor City. The new Fuente Cigar Warehouse harkens back the historic district’s earlier days with its preserved architectural design combined with more recent features like the iconic Ybor City five-globe lights.

The name Arturo Fuente is no stranger to the former Cigar Capital of the World. He was one of the pioneers in the cigar industry, founding his company in 1912.

Ybor’s New Southern Gateway

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Ybor City Business Community Continues to Grow . . . . . 2

Growing Tech Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2017 Festival Season Kicks Off . . . . . . 3

21st and 22nd Streets are Truck-free. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Streetcar Expansion Study . . . . . . . . . 3

District Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Shop Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Four generations later, his legend lives on in Ybor. The Fuente Cigar Factory is one of the world’s largest handmade cigar businesses producing millions of cigars each year. In order to meet

demands, the Fuente family added the distribution center to their home factory in the heart of Ybor City.

The City has become prime real estate for other diverse businesses. Companies are relocating or opening new businesses in the district for a variety of reasons whether it’s the walkable and welcoming environment, easy access to the interstates or the variety of things to see and do.

If you’re thinking about starting, expanding or relocating your business to the district, contact the YCDC office at 813-274-7936 for assistance.

Fuente Cigar Company buildings north of Adamo Drive between 21st and 22nd Streets

Bainbridge ApartmentsBainbridge Apartments is a four-story, 240-luxury apartment complex under construction at 12th Ave. The apartments feature high ceilings, open floor plans, walk-in closets, stainless-steel appliances, a washer and dryer in each unit and a parking garage for residents. Other amenities include three courtyards, fitness rooms and a pool. Bainbridge Apartments are expected to open early next year.

Rock Brothers BrewingRock Brothers Brewing, located at the corner of 15th St. and 8th Ave., is a local brewery that partners with music artists to create artisan craft beers.

Mouse Trap Escape RoomUnlock the clues to see if you can escape from the new Mouse Trap Escape Room at 1701 N. 14th St.

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SnobachiA new dessert shop called Snobachi is now open at 2206 E. 7th Ave. Snobachi offers custom ice cream rolls or stir-fried ice cream.

Asiatic Street Food & Noodle BarA new Thai restaurant called Asiatic Street Food & Noodle Bar is now open in Centro Ybor at 1600 E. 8th Ave.

Fish Hawk SpiritsInstead of food-to-table, think farm-to-bottle for this new distillery and tasting room called Fish Hawk Spirits at 1600 8th Ave. (Centro Ybor)

Hyppo Gourmet PopsiclesHyppo Gourmet Popsicles offers all natural-ice pops with more than 450 flavors at 1600 8th Ave. (Centro Ybor)

Best Books Rich Treasures ShopBest Books Rich Treasures Shop is open at 1501 E. 9th Ave. It’s a veteran and woman-owned family bookstore providing used, rare and new books and gift items.

The Bride StoreShop for unique wedding dresses at The Bride Store now open by reservation at 1903 N. 19th St.

Ivy AstoriaThe Ivy Astoria is an event venue located at 1920 E. 7th Ave.

Ybor City Barbering CompanyYbor City Barbering Company at 1409 E. 7th Ave. offers hair services along with games and a full functioning bar.

Ybor City Sushi HouseA new Japanese restaurant named Ybor City Sushi House debuted in one of the historic casitas that flanks Centennial Park at 1901 N. 19th St.

MasoniteDoor manufacturer Masonite has expanded their offices and showroom to Ybor City at 1205 E. 5th Ave.

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Tampa a $3.8 million grant last summer to foster tech training. The Tampa Bay TechHire program provides free fast-track IT certification and paid work experience to 1,000 individuals between the ages of 17 and 29. In February, the YCDC, Hillsborough Community College and the Tampa Innovation Alliance hosted an event for the technology community to inform firms and individuals about the opportunities through the grant. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.tampainnovation.com/tampa-bay-techhire-grant.

Construction of the Bainbridge Apartments

Exterior View of Rock Brothers Brewing

Exterior View of Asiatic Street Food & Noodle Bar

District EventsMarch 2-9 Gasparilla International Film FestivalMarch 8 Plant Power

Vegetable & Produce MarketMarch 9 Coffee with a CopMarch 9 Buildings Alive! Architecture HopMarch 11 Rough Riders’ Pub CrawlMarch 18 Rough Riders’ 2017

St. Patrick’s Night ParadeMarch 25 Tampa Pride Festival & ParadeMarch 31 & April 1 Cuban Sandwich FestivalApril 1 Lions’ Eye 5K Race for SightApril 6-9 Festa ItalianaApril 22 Ybor Aficionado DaysMay 11 Coffee with a Cop

For additional events, visit www.yborcityonline.com/events/list

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Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade

New Signage for the No Truck Zone

TECO Ybor City Streetcar

Ybor City Saturday MarketThe established Ybor City Saturday Market continues to take place every Saturday rain or shine in Centennial Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.ybormarket.com.

Plant PowerPurchase fruits and vegetables from the new Plant Power Market at Centro Ybor that takes place on the second Wednesday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Streetcar Expansion StudyThe Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Tampa will conduct a $1.6 million study on a potential expansion of the historic streetcar system. Currently, the streetcar line runs 2.7 miles through downtown Tampa and Ybor City. The study will look at the impact of extending the streetcar service through downtown to the Marion Transit Center and possibly Tampa Heights while exploring ways to improve

ridership and the system’s efficiency. Public workshops will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center at 5:30 p.m. on March 7, April 4 and May 2. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can share your thoughts at www.tampagov.net/Streetcar.

Ybor’s festival season has kicked off with the annual Krewe of Sant’ Yago Illuminated Knight Parade and the 70th Annual Fiesta Day. Next up, from March 2-9, Ybor rolls out the red carpet for the Gasparilla International Film Festival that showcases independent filmmakers from around the world. On March 11, the Rough Riders will host their annual Pub Crawl, which is followed a week later by the annual Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Parade on March 18. The Tampa Pride Parade and Festival returns to the district March 25 with the theme Community Super Heroes. The Lions’ Eye Institute will host its annual 5K Race for Sight in the early morning hours of April 1 and the 6th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival will take place March 31 and April 1. Festa Italiana, a four-day festival, will take place April 6-9 and includes Wines of Italy, Bocce Tournament, Homemade Wine Contest, Italian Idol Talent Contest and the famous Festa Sunday Cultural Food Festival. Visit YborCityOnline.com for more information.

21st And 22nd Streets are Truck-free

Once a rumbling commute for truck traffic, Ybor’s 21st

and 22nd streets are now a pedestrian-friendly boulevard featuring wider sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, on-street parking, historic lampposts, new streetscape and landscaping. For years, it was a major truck route through the Port of Tampa. Trucks are now banned from driving through Ybor City unless local deliveries are being made. FDOT, in partnership with the City, completed the two-year construction project and formally announced the No Truck Zone, during a sign unveiling ceremony in late 2016.

Mayor Bob Buckhorn

Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) BoardYvonne Yolie Capin – Chair Charlie MirandaGuido Maniscalco – Vice-Chair Frank ReddickHarry Cohen Mike SuarezLuis Viera

Meeting Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dates: Second Thursday of the month

YCDC Board of Directors Dr. Shawn Robinson – Chairman (Hillsborough Community College)Tony LaColla – Vice-Chairman . . .(Historic Ybor City Neighborhood Civic Association)Grant Mehlich – Treasurer . . . . . . .(Professional Office)Liz Welch – Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)John Agliano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)Stephen M. Barbas . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Museum Society)Cathy Bartolotti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Roundtable)Steve Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Entertainment/Events)Richard Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Bar)Richard “Leon” Cannyn . . . . . . . . .(Property Owner)Joseph Citro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-large)Fran Costantino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(East Ybor Historic Neighborhood Civic Association)Copeland More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Chamber of Commerce)Michael Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor Merchants Association)Ariel Quintela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Multi-family Residential)Eric Schiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Restaurant)Rich Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Barrio Latino Commission)Capt. Rick Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)Roberto Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Retail)Ernie Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(GaYbor District Coalition)Emeritus MembersJoe Capitano, Sr.

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

YCDC Meeting CalendarThe following meetings will be held at the YCDC Office at 2015 E. 7th Ave. All meetings are open to the public. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to YCDC.

MarchEconomic Development and Planning CommitteeMarch 11 | 3:30 p.m.

Culture, Arts & Special Events CommitteeMarch 21 | 3:00 p.m.Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure CommitteeMarch 16 | 3:00 p.m.YCDC BoardMarch 28 | 4:00 p.m.

AprilExecutive CommitteeApril 10 | 3:00 p.m.Economic Development and Planning CommitteeApril 11 | 3:30 p.m.Culture, Arts & Special Events CommitteeApril 18 | 3:00 p.m.Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure CommitteeApril 20 | 3:00 p.m.YCDC BoardApril 25 | 4:00 p.m.

MayEconomic Development and Planning CommitteeMay 9 | 3:30 p.m.Culture, Arts & Special Events CommitteeMay 16 | 3:00 p.m.Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure CommitteeMay 18 | 3:00 p.m.YCDC BoardMay 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Ybor City Development Corporation

2015 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 • (813) 274-7936 • www.tampagov.net/ycdc

A Division of the City of Tampa - Department of Economic and Urban Development

Bob McDonaugh Administrator of Economic Opportunity

YCDC Staff:

Courtney Orr, Manager • Brenda Thrower • Corine Linebrink

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