The 2017-2019 YCDC Board members have been selected. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing 2015-2017 Board Chairman Dr. Shawn Robinson, and wish a warm welcome to the 2017-2019 board members and officers. Elected officers include: Tony LaColla (Chairman); Grant Mehlich (Vice-chairman); Liz Welch (Treasurer); and Gene Siudut (Secretary). View all current members by visiting yborcityonline.com/meet-the-team.

TransferWise, a London-based fintech company, is moving from their current Carrollwood office to the historic M. Stachelberg & Co. Cigar Factory located at 2205 North 20th Street, bordering the recently renovated 21st Street. The move will quadruple the company’s current square footage and will add to the growing number of major corporations such as Ashley Furniture, Masonite and Tampa Electric Company that call Ybor City home.

TransferWise worked with local economic development agencies to secure the new space. They plan to bring over 150 jobs to the area where there has been a surge in office space expansions for companies that seek a vibrant and walkable urban district with amenities, restaurants and parking options. For more information on available spaces in Ybor City, contact the YCDC office at 813-274-7936.

TransferWise Moving Headquarters to Ybor

Welcome new YCDC Board and Officers

Gene Siudut, Grant Mehlich, Liz Welch and Tony LaColla (Left to Right)

Fall 2017

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Residential Development . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ambassador & Officer Walks . . . . . . . 2

The Historic Holiday Spirit Program . . 2

Playable Urban Interventions. . . . . . 2

Faces of Ybor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Brick Street Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday Farmer’s Market . . . . . . . . . 3

Festival Season in Full Swing. . . . . . . . 3

District Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Façade Grant Applications . . . . . . . . . 4

New TransferWise headquarters

With the completion of recent street improvements along Palm Avenue, including the addition of several pedestrian crosswalks and enhanced lighting, businesses will see the perks of relocating to this area.

For example, the 240-unit Bainbridge Ybor City luxury apartments located at 1512 East 12th Avenue will begin leasing upscale studios and 1-2 bedroom apartments in December. Amenities include a South Beach-style pool, community courtyards, 24-hour fitness centers, residents’ lounge and a covered parking garage.

Bainbridge Ybor City is one of many planned residential developments to be located within walking distance of the historic district’s shopping, dining and nightlife. Visit https://liveyborcity.com to learn more.

Playable Urban Interventions Urban Conga Honored For Outstanding Contribution to the Community

The Ybor-based Urban Conga was also honored at The 35th Annual Planning & Design Awards for their playable interactive installations that provide places to play at underutilized and unexpected places throughout Downtown Tampa and Ybor City. The Urban Conga recently unveiled a permanent domino table in Centennial Park.

The Historic Holiday Spirit Program

Residential Development North of Palm Avenue

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The Ybor City Historic Holiday Spirit program was selected by the Hillsborough County Planning Commission to receive a planning and design award. The Annual Planning & Design Awards highlight projects considered worthy of emulating that contribute to a better quality of life in the community. YCDC along with Centro Ybor and the City of Tampa were honored at the October 19, 2017, awards ceremony for the project’s success.

Centennial Park’s Domino Table

Bainbridge Ybor Apartments

Ambassador & Officer Walks YCDC Ambassador Bob Alorda introduces Tampa Police Department officers to Ybor City merchants. Another option to meet Tampa community police officers is to attend Coffee with a Cop, which will take place quarterly starting January 2018 at different Ybor City coffee shops.

YCDC Ambassador Bob Alorda with Tampa Police Officers

District EventsNovember 15 Ybor City Holiday Tree Lighting 6-8 p.m.

November 17 Friday Farmer’s Market Centro Ybor Square Every Friday

11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Excluding Nov. 24)

November 19 Winter Village

at Centro Ybor Every Sunday until

Dec. 17 from 4-8 p.m.

Winter Village Express Select Sundays from 3-8 p.m.

December 2 Santa Twilight 5K 7-9 p.m.

December 3 Ybor City Cigar Festival 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December 9 Snow on 7th Avenue

Holiday Parade 6-9 p.m.

December 31 Outback Bowl

New Year’s Eve Parade & Band Blast

5:30 p.m.

FREE STREETCAR RIDES ON SATURDAYS

The YCDC’s video series, Faces of Ybor, spotlights some of Ybor City’s successful and inspiring stakeholders. The two most recent videos introduced Jason Woody, President and CEO of the Lion’s Eye Institute for Transplant and Research. Also highlighted is their global research and training facility located in an historic cigar factory. CEO of Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Katharine Eagan’s video was filmed at the Ybor City Streetcar barn where the HART headquarters is located. The series is filmed by the City of Tampa Television and produced by HCP Associates. Check out the videos online at www.yborcityonline.com/faces-of-ybor.

Brick Street Restoration

Residential Development North of Palm Avenue

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Newest Faces of Ybor Katharine Eagan and Jason Woody

John Roberts of Olivor Heritage Farms

17th Street brick restoration project from 5th to 6th Avenues

It’s festival season and once again Ybor City will offer ample opportunities to have fun. This year’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will take place November 15 at 6 p.m. Snow on 7th Avenue Holiday Parade will bring winter to Ybor December 9 at 6 p.m. Join Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City Council and Tampa leaders, as well as thousands of spectators, to enjoy these and many other family-friendly events.

Festival Season in Full Swing

Friday Farmer’s Market Returns to Centro Ybor Even more chances to stock up on fresh and organic foods will be coming to Ybor City. John Roberts and his wife Chrysti, owners of Olivor Heritage Farms in Dover, Florida, will bring their Friday Farmers Market stand to Centro Ybor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning November 17. Learn more about the farm at olivorheritagefarms.com.

Faces of Ybor

Mayor Bob Buckhorn

Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) BoardGuido Maniscalco– Chair Charlie MirandaLuis Viera – Vice-Chair Frank ReddickHarry Cohen Mike Suarez Yvonne Yolie Capin

Meeting Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.Time: 9:00 a.m.Dates: Second Thursday of the month

YCDC Board of Directors

Anthony LaColla - Chairman . . .(At-Large) Grant Mehlich – Vice-chairman .(Professional Office)Liz Welch – Treasurer . . . . . . .(At-large)Gene Siudut - Secretary . . . . .(At-large)Joe Citro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(At-Large)Christopher Wojtowicz . . . . .(Historic Ybor City Neighborhood Civic Association)Steve Rosenstock . . . . . . . . .(At-Large)Cathy Bartolotti . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Roundtable)Chris Whitaker . . . . . . . . . . .(Bar)Dennis Meyers . . . . . . . . . . .(Property Owner)Jose Cayon . . . . . . . . . . . . .(East Ybor Historic Neighborhood Civic Association)Michelle Cardamone . . . . . . .(Hotel, Bed & Breakfast)Shari Middleton . . . . . . . . . .(Finance and Banking)Rey Bulnes . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Chamber of Commerce)Michael Murphy . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor Merchants Association)Jeremy Kloter . . . . . . . . . . . .(Multi-family Residential)Rich Simmons . . . . . . . . . . .(Barrio Latino Commission)Stephen Barbas . . . . . . . . . .(Ybor City Museum Society)Capt. Rick Swann . . . . . . . . .(Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)Roberto Torres . . . . . . . . . . .(Retail)Justice Gennari . . . . . . . . . . .(GaYbor District Coalition)Dr. Shawn Robinson . . . . . . .(Hillsborough Community College)Art Keeble . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Entertainment/Events)Vacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Restaurant)

Emeritus MembersJoe Capitano, Sr.Fran Costantino

Meeting Location: YCDC Office, 2015 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor CityTime: 4:00 p.m.Date: Fourth Tuesday of the month

YCDC Meeting CalendarThe following meetings will be held at the YCDC Office at 2015 E. 7th Ave. All meetings are open to the public. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to YCDC.

NovemberPlanning, Infrastructure and Economic Development CommitteeNovember 14 | 3:30 p.m.Public Safety and Transportation CommitteeNovember 16 | 3:30 p.m.YCDC BoardNovember 28 | 4:00 p.m.

December No meetings scheduled.

JanuaryPlanning, Infrastructure and Economic Development CommitteeJanuary 9 | 3:30 p.m.Culture, Arts & Special Events CommitteeJanuary 16 | 3:00 p.m.Public Safety and Transportation CommitteeJanuary 18 | 3:30 p.m.YCDC BoardJanuary 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Ybor City Development Corporation

2015 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 • (813) 274-7936 • www.tampagov.net/ycdc

A Division of the City of Tampa - Department of Economic and Urban Development

Bob McDonaugh Administrator of Economic Opportunity

YCDC Staff:

Courtney Orr, Manager • Brenda Thrower • Corine Linebrink

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Ybor City property owners planning to improve the appearance of their buildings within the Ybor City CRA district by September 30, 2018, can apply for funding to cover 50 percent of façade improvements with a matching grant of up to $50,000. Interested parties should contact Brenda Thrower at 813-274-7917.

Façade Grant Applications Being Accepted