New businesses moving to West Tampa hoping to revitalize historic area: ‘A lot of value here’

The Brief

  • West Main Street in the West Tampa area is seeing a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.
  • New businesses are prearing to open along West Main Street.
  • Some buildings in the area date back to the early 1900’s and are as unique as those in Ybor City.

TAMPA, Fla. The winds of change are blowing on the streets of old West Tampa. Some spots have been dilapidated for years, but on West Main Street there’s a flurry of remodeling and revitalization.

“I think there is a lot of value here,” said Daniella Philip.

She and her partner, Klarel Avin, were finishing drywall for a barbershop and women’s hair restoration business that they plan to open on February 1.

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