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FastTrax said:
I've visited Tampa and adore it especially Ybor City.
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One of my fav strolls as well; down 7th Ave. At the end of it is a wonderful reward 'Columbia Restaurant' WOW! You gotta eat here! Best food I've had in a long time and the ambiance is unmatched. What a place :love:
Also took the free trolley from Ybor around downtown Tampa. About a 45 min. run if I recall correctly. Maybe 8-10 stops so you can hop off if you like. I just did the whole loop. Was fabulous(y)
 
MrPants said:
One of my fav strolls as well; down 7th Ave. At the end of it is a wonderful reward 'Columbia Restaurant' WOW! You gotta eat here! Best food I've had in a long time and the ambiance is unmatched. What a place :love:
Also took the free trolley from Ybor around downtown Tampa. About a 45 min. run if I recall correctly. Maybe 8-10 stops so you can hop off if you like. I just did the whole loop. Was fabulous(y)
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I grew up in Tampa and visited Ybor City many times with my parents. The Pompano Papilla (fish cooked in a paper bag) at the Columbia Restaurant was amazing, as was the Sangria! Glad you were able to experience it!
 

MarciKS said:
I thought he left the forum. Did he come back?
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You may be right. I remember a post some time back about him leaving. I don't know if was an issue here or relocating because of retirement. Either way, the best of luck to him.
 
dseag2 said:
I grew up in Tampa and visited Ybor City many times with my parents. The Pompano Papilla (fish cooked in a paper bag) at the Columbia Restaurant was amazing, as was the Sangria! Glad you were able to experience it!
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I've only been to Tampa once, so far. I visited my honorary son (HS) and his now fiancee three weeks after my husband died. I so needed to get away after what had been an extremely stressful time. HS and his finance really treated me royally. I got to see parts of Tampa...hang out at a private beach with HS, where he often goes to do his work. His fiancee took me to another beach further away. I suspect we may have left Tampa, but don't remember for sure. HS also took us to Whiskey Joe's where we ate on the beach. He took me on a night out to hear live Jazz in St. Petersburg. It was night, so didn't really get to see the town. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them.

The only other places I've been to in Florida are Orlando...took my son on a bus trip (from N.J.!) to Disney World. It was sponsored by the church. I visited Ft. Lauderdale solo a couple of times before marrying my second husband. I also went there on a business trip with my regional manager and big bosses from the State Health Department to observe how the Ft Lauderdale HD was conducting the HIV study for the CDC, in preparation for starting ours. I liked Ft. Lauderdale; felt very comfortable there plus it was easy to get around without a car.
 
I am in Clearwater (Sand Key area) now until maybe Monday. It's been really hot down here, so I stay inside or in the pool. My wife stayed in PA this time around. The cleaning lady just left, so I think I am going to get ready and mosey over to my favorite watering hole for a Cuban sandwich and a cold Labatt Blue.
 
oldman said:
I am in Clearwater (Sand Key area) now until maybe Monday. It's been really hot down here, so I stay inside or in the pool. My wife stayed in PA this time around. The cleaning lady just left, so I think I am going to get ready and mosey over to my favorite watering hole for a Cuban sandwich and a cold Labatt Blue.
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It's been like 95 degrees constantly for several weeks here in The Fort. I gave Stinky my car to take care of Kirin during the week so I ride in the little South Shady Pines bus with the other old coot's to shop at Publix, Wally-Mart and a few other stores. Only problem is if Gertie or Osborne is late the bus driver has to turn off the engine and leave the door open while she looks for Ma and Pa Kettle while we roast. I think now she knows why her rather large tip jar is empty. Take care oldman and I'll keep you all updated on breaking news events at SSP. lol.
 
MrPants said:
One of my fav strolls as well; down 7th Ave. At the end of it is a wonderful reward 'Columbia Restaurant' WOW! You gotta eat here! Best food I've had in a long time and the ambiance is unmatched. What a place :love:
Also took the free trolley from Ybor around downtown Tampa. About a 45 min. run if I recall correctly. Maybe 8-10 stops so you can hop off if you like. I just did the whole loop. Was fabulous(y)
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dseag2 said:
I grew up in Tampa and visited Ybor City many times with my parents. The Pompano Papilla (fish cooked in a paper bag) at the Columbia Restaurant was amazing, as was the Sangria! Glad you were able to experience it!
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I went to North Tampa to visit an old ex CR hogger buddy a few years back. We went to Tampa to see the historic AMTRAK Station and instead of having an APD officer assigned there, it had a private contract company security officer there, he wasn't even armed and had no radio. The TECO Line Streetcar system was interesting, actually had a radio on the trolley with the CSX road channel for interchange crossing permission with CSX. Didn't get to see the infamous AMTRAK "K move" at Tampa Union Station though.

Okay, here goes, enjoy:

Ybor City:

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www.ybor.org

www.yborcityonline.com

www.mywanderlustylife.com/one-day-in-ybor-city-tampa/

www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/central-west/ybor-city/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ybor_City




Teco Line Streetcar

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www.tecolinestreetcar.org

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TECO_Line_Streetcar


The Infamous Columbia Restaurant

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www.columbiarestaurant.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Restaurant

 
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