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Effort underway to preserve historic Jeter House

Jeters

Upon news breaking that the new owner of the former Davis Island home of Derek Jeter has filed a commercial demolition permit with the intent of tearing it down, local activists have launched an initiative designed to preserve the property as is. “When you think about who has lived here, the cultural and historic significance…

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717 Parking owner spotted trying to topple Jackson House

Eye witnesses are claiming that Jason Accardi, President and CEO of 717 Parking Services Inc., was recently seen trying to knock over the historic Jackson Rooming House in downtown Tampa by leaning against it, a charge he vehemently denies. “Yeah man, he was pushing hard against it and grunting, ‘Come! On!’”said Jasper Heaves, one of…

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Historic Tampa landmark finally being refurbished

Old Wendys

What looks like paint samples have appeared on the south wall of the abandoned Wendy’s at 2036 North Dale Mabry, indicating that it will be refurbished, repurposed and reopened to the public in the not too distant future, delighting local residents. The old fast food hamburger place nestled between the Mons Venus strip club and…

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