Hello, neighbor! Another warm Tampa month is here, and I couldn't be happier to share what's brewing around Seminole Heights — from block-party dates to the market stats everyone keeps asking me about. Grab a coffee and settle in.
What's Happening Around Town
Market at a Glance
Local Business Spotlight: Bo's Ice Cream
Tampa's oldest ice cream shop has been scooping since 1954, when the Bosanko family opened it after searching for good ice cream and deciding to make their own. Three generations later, it's still family-run — same walk-up window, same nostalgic charm. Regulars swear by the butterscotch dip cone and the upside-down banana split, and the drive-thru line on a hot day tells you everything about how Seminole Heights feels about this place.
"The epitome of a neighborhood ice cream shop — a cherished part of the city's culture."
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Florida homeowners can shave up to $50,000 off their home's taxable value with the Homestead Exemption — but you must file with the county property appraiser by March 1st to qualify.
A Food Park Is Coming to the Former Nebraska Mini-Mart
The corner of Flora Street and N Nebraska Ave keeps reinventing itself. What started as a 1950s drive-thru convenience store became Nebraska Mini-Mart in 2018 — a beloved outdoor hangout with shuffleboard, bocce, and late-night burgers — before closing last year. After a short run as King of the Coop, the site's next chapter is Nebraska Roadside: an open-air "food park" and family-friendly entertainment venue with a nostalgic 1960s roadside vibe, targeting a fall 2026 opening at 4815 N Nebraska Ave. The Orlando-based team behind it says it plans to spotlight local vendors — we'll share more the moment concepts are announced.
How much negotiating power do buyers actually have in Tampa right now?
"I keep hearing it's a buyer's market — is that true, and how much can I really push back on price?"
More than you've had in years, but it's not a free-for-all. Inventory across Tampa Bay has climbed sharply, and homes are sitting longer — well-priced listings still move in 3–5 weeks, but overpriced ones can linger for months. That shift has brought real leverage back to buyers: sellers are increasingly agreeing to rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, and repair concessions instead of just holding firm on price. That said, we're not in a crash — we're rebalancing. Hillsborough County is still running below the 6-month-supply mark that defines a true buyer's market, so sellers keep a slight edge on well-priced homes in desirable pockets like Seminole Heights. My advice: come in prepared, know the comps, and negotiate terms (credits, timeline, repairs) as hard as price — that's where buyers are winning right now. If you need more help, reach out and I can assist you!
Coloring Page: A 1900s Craftsman Bungalow
A printable coloring page celebrating Seminole Heights' classic Craftsman bungalows — perfect for the littles while the grown-ups read the Journal.
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This Month’s Featured Home
A charming 1920 bungalow in the heart of Southeast Seminole Heights, fully updated for modern living. The kitchen features stone countertops, stainless appliances, a gas range, breakfast bar seating, and a built-in wine fridge. Out back, a fully fenced yard with mature landscaping, a deck and pergola, storage shed, and covered parking make it perfect for entertaining. Minutes from local parks, breweries, coffee shops, and some of Tampa's best dining, with easy access to Downtown Tampa, Armature Works, the Riverwalk, and I-275.
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