South Tampa

South Tampa is an upscale, mature but hip area that appeals to professional singles and families. The heart and soul of South Tampa are those streets that surround the historic Hyde Park area and the Hyde Park Village. Here you can shop the fine boutiques or dine in one of the unique restaurants. The essence of South Tampa spills over into the Bayshore Area to the east and above Gandy Blvd. to the south as well. South Tampa is unique as well with many restored turn-of-the-century historic homes situated on quiet tree-lined streets that will truly take your breath away. In other areas of South Tampa you can find modern condos, townhomes, and lofts.

The area is an exciting part of the city and the people and culture are as diverse as the housing choices. South Tampa has two common use meanings. Geographically South Tampa is located on the Interbay Peninsula and it is surrounded by Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, and West Tampa.[3] Its main highways include Dale Mabry Highway, Gandy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard, Bayshore Blvd, Bay to Bay Blvd, and the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway. The area begins immediately south of Kennedy Blvd. Used to describe a socio-economic unit, people often refer to South Tampa as the area between Kennedy Blvd to the north and Gandy Boulevard.