WestShore Plaza

Big changes are finally coming to Tampa’s WestShore Plaza. A new owner has bought the 60-year-old mall with plans to redevelop it into a mixed-use space.

The Tampa City Council gave initial approval to the plan, which has raised questions about the impact on traffic in the West Shore area.

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