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What’s next for the West River?

Meet Canopy at West River: One of Tampa’s incoming housing developments
Tampa city leaders break the ground with shovels at the new development
The new development is one of a handful popping up in West Tampa. | Photo by TBAYtoday
The West River is changing.

Tampa, Hillsborough, and national leaders + Related Group gathered Thursday for the groundbreaking of Canopy at West River Tower 3 and Tower 4, the second phase of the housing community. Once finished, this phase will offer 188 units — with both one- to three-room apartment-style homes and larger family-size residences — plus more amenities. Both buildings will offer units for those in Rental Assistance Demonstration, Project Based Voucher, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs.

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A look at the finished Canopy at West River Phase Two project.

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Rendering via Antenna Group

More broadly, the neighborhood is changing, said Albert Milo, president of Related Urban, pointing to the surrounding housing developments + an incoming Publix. Canopy is replacing the longtime North Boulevard Homes public Housing project, which was torn down in 2017 due to poor conditions, said Gwen Myers, Hillsborough County Commissioner.

“The families that used to live here will have the opportunity to come back,” she said. “And they’re coming back to something better and greater. This is how this county is so diverse, we find ways to make things better for the people that are living here. This is hope. It is opportunity.”

Construction on Phase Two of Canopy is projected to be finished in November 2025.
Events
Friday, Feb. 23
  • An Evening with Natalie Grant featuring Bernie Helms | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $30-$50 | Nine-time Grammy-nominated Natalie Grant and her husband, world class Grammy-winning pianist and composer Bernie Herms perform stories and songs like “You Will Be Found” and “Clean.”
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • Champs Run Club Hosts 3K in Tampa | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 8-11 a.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | Lace up for a 3-mile run, enjoy professional stretching and a massage, a complimentary workout, and enter to win a $1000 shopping spree at Champs Sports.
  • Spring Veggie Gardening Seminar | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Kerby’s Nursery, 2311 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner | Free | Learn about planting, watering, pest control, and harvesting for veggies zoned for our area — arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to park.
  • Tampa Bay Home Show | Saturday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Prepare for your home renovation or house search by meeting with kitchen, landscaping, and other home pros.
Sunday, Feb. 25
  • Vegan Sushi: How to Make Gourmet Plant-Based Sushi | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 1 p.m. | Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, 6942 W. Comanche Ave., Tampa | $20-$45 | Craft your own P’ushi (Plant-based sushi) using the local fruits and vegetables you already have on hand.
  • New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $40-$115 | It’s the first game of spring training for the Northern squads.
  • Black Arts Gala | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $29 | The gala celebrates iconic African American visual and performing artists by showcasing 30+ African American painters, photographers, musicians and more from our area.
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News Notes
Development
  • The vote on the Sirata’s property redevelopment plans was delayed again. St. Pete Beach City Commission will now vote on the plans — which include adding a JW Marriott and Hampton Inn to the property — on Tuesday, Feb. 27. (Tampa Bay Times)
Opening
  • Welcome back. Neighborhood Joe just reopened in Crescent Heights. The local java joint + plant-based lunch spot is now open at 2325 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Announced
  • Lucky Tigre is on the move — but remains open in its current home for now. The SoHo eatery serving Filipino eats will reopen at 1713 Albany Ave. in West Tampa in a couple months, operating out of a food truck at first. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Ranked
  • Multiple TBAY companies made Forbes’ annual list of the best employers in the US. Here’s the lineup: Raymond James Financial ranked No. 45, Tampa General Hospital was No. 83, and Jabil came in at No. 291. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Try This
  • Are you the next Epic Chef? Feeding Tampa Bay is on the hunt for participants to take on its cooking challenge at the Epicurean Theatre in South Tampa. The winner takes home $5,000. Apply by March 15. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Active
  • Get ready to roll. Rockin’ Roller Rink takes over the St. Pete Pier from March 8 to April 14. The 5,000-sqft outdoor skating rink will have daily availability + host themed nights like Tik Tok Night and “Barbie” Night. Buy tickets. (I Love the Burg)
Sports
  • The Orlando Magic know what they will get from star players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Orlando Magic with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Finance
    • These four credit cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 18 months — meaning that when life piles up (unexpected tax payments, medical appointments, picking up the bill for the whole table at Bern’s Steak House — you could have almost two years to avoid interest charges.*
     
    Travel and Outdoors

    Travel and Outdoors

    Get your flock on at the Flamingo Festival
    A pink flamingo looks out into the water
    Make sure to bring a camera to take pictures of the flock. | Photo by @stpetefl
    Our weekend plans are coming up pink.

    Head to the Sunken Gardens’ Flamingo Festival this Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. for a celebration of all things flamingo.

    The lineup includes:
    • Kids’ activities with Great Explorations Children’s Museum
    • Floribbean Fusion eats
    • Face paint and biodegradable glitter from Glitter & Giggles
    • Festive alcoholic drinks like “flamosas”
    • Live tunes by Joe Farren
    Festival admission is included in the garden’s membership or with a daily admission ticket for $6-$15. Pro tip: Wear pink for $1 off admission.
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