Two of the most interesting South Tampa neighborhoods lying side by side are the Hyde Park and Bayshore neighborhoods. This is an upscale area of Tampa with most of it facing Hillsborough Bay. These two neighborhoods are in close proximity Tampa General Hospital, the University of Tampa and all of downtown Tampa. It’s also close to the sports, entertainment, dining and night life of the popular Channelside district. Because of this, the Hyde Park and Bayshore neighborhoods are very popular places for business executives, financial and medical professionals and college professors, among others, to live. For those who travel frequently, these neighborhoods are ideal because of their proximity to the Tampa International Airport.
The Hyde Park and Bayshore neighborhoods are roughly defined as the area bounded by West Swann Avenue on the north, the LeeRoy Selmon Expressway to the west, Bay to Bay Boulevard to the south, and Bayshore Boulevard to the east and southeast
Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood that includes the upscale Hyde Park Village shopping and dining area and the “SoHo” (South Howard Avenue) collection of restaurants, shopping venues and nightclubs. These are intermixed with “Old Florida” style bungalows and condominiums. A number of older Hyde Park homes have been torn down and replaced by more modern homes built as replicas of the original bungalow-style homes of an earlier time.
Bayshore is home to low-rise 2 to 4 bedroom condominiums, townhomes, and high rise condos, as well as charming, historic and traditional style homes. What sets Bayshore apart is some of the most prestigious, and architecturally interesting homes in Tampa. Homes prices range widely in Bayshore from the smallest condos and town homes in the high $100,000’s to multi-million dollar prices on the most elegant and expansive mansions on the most prestigious lots.
One of the most scenic attractions of the Hyde Park and Bayshore area is the sidewalk along Bayshore Boulevard running along the seawall bordering Hillsborough Bay. It is reportedly the longest continuous sidewalk in the world extending from downtown Tampa all the way to Ballast Point and the Tampa Yacht and Country Club.
In the Hyde Park and Bayshore neighborhoods, you'll frequently find people rollerblading, biking, enjoying a morning jog or an evening stroll along Bayshore Boulevard, itself, and on the miles of sidewalks in this scenic area of Tampa. The landscaping in this part of Tampa is immaculately maintained and there are parks where families can enjoy outdoor activities.
Bayshore Boulevard is also the scene of the annual Gasparilla Parade. Parade goers line the boulevard to see Jose Gaspar, a mythical Spanish pirate captain who supposedly operated in this area, as he and his band of unruly pirates sail into Tampa Bay in late January each year, invade the city and take to the streets in a gigantic street party.
If you'd be interested in learning more about these two South Tampa neighborhoods, I'd be happy to answer your questions and introduce you to these lovely parts of Tampa Bay. Feel free to E-Mail Me or call me for more immediate service at 813-263-6806.
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