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ADUs could come to to East Tampa, and activists want the neighborhood to have a say in its future

If passed, ADUs and alleyway parking would be allowed.

by Arielle Stevenson June 5, 2023June 6, 2025

If passed, ADUs and alleyway parking would be allowed.

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TPD’s controversial gunshot detection program unfairly targets East Tampa, councilmen say

East Tampa, a historically Black community, is the only area in the city with ShotSpotter technology.

by Justin Garcia November 18, 2022April 27, 2025

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Nikki Fried tours damaged apartments at Tampa’s Silver Oaks, pledges to address security guard issues and more

Lawsuits are not out of the question.

by Justin Garcia May 10, 2022July 3, 2025

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Nikki Fried calls for federal intervention into problems at Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments

‘It is imperative that Floridians can count on HUD to partner with state and local housing providers for safe, sanitary housing.’

by Justin Garcia May 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Tampa councilwoman pledges action to address problems at Silver Oaks Apartments

Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak pledged to work with every available regulatory agency to address the problems.

by Justin Garcia April 20, 2022July 25, 2024

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Tampa’s Silver Oak Apartments threatens tenants with eviction after they exposed infrastructure problems

The surprise inspection and threat of eviction come just days after tenants highlighted glaring infrastructure problems at the complex.

by Justin Garcia April 18, 2022May 18, 2025

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Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments is deterring media and relief volunteers from entering the troubled complex

Tenants at the complex should be allowed to have guests under federal and state laws, but management is deciding who can come in and out.

by Justin Garcia April 15, 2022July 31, 2024

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‘This just might kill me’: Residents at East Tampa apartment complex live in black mold and rodent ‘nightmare’

The property management company has a history of serious complaints from around Florida.

by Justin Garcia April 12, 2022July 25, 2025

Food & Drink

Geared up: A look at the new Tampa Beer Works

East Tampa’s Tampa Beer Works brewery is focusing on small-batch beer with artisanal flair.

by Meaghan Habuda February 4, 2016July 14, 2025

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East Tampa

ADUs could come to to East Tampa, and activists want the neighborhood to have a say in its future

TPD’s controversial gunshot detection program unfairly targets East Tampa, councilmen say

Nikki Fried tours damaged apartments at Tampa’s Silver Oaks, pledges to address security guard issues and more

Nikki Fried calls for federal intervention into problems at Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments

Tampa councilwoman pledges action to address problems at Silver Oaks Apartments

Tampa’s Silver Oak Apartments threatens tenants with eviction after they exposed infrastructure problems

Tampa’s Silver Oaks Apartments is deterring media and relief volunteers from entering the troubled complex

‘This just might kill me’: Residents at East Tampa apartment complex live in black mold and rodent ‘nightmare’

Geared up: A look at the new Tampa Beer Works

East Tampa gets a makeover

Tampa to spend $2.2 million on 8,400 street lights

The other side of the RNC: A “99 Percent” tour