Starting college is a big adventure—and getting to know your new neighborhood is part of the fun. Whether you’re looking for the best coffee to fuel late-night study sessions, a cozy spot to hang out with friends or a nearby place to get your bike fixed, we’ve got you covered.
This page is your local guide to the businesses and spots students love. All within easy reach of campus, these places can help you settle in, explore the area and feel more connected to your new community.
Bank of America
Location: 3030 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone Number: (813) 875-9898
Chase
Location: 300 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (800) 306-2653
Fifth Third Bank
Location: 201 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 306-2653
PNC Wealth Management
Location: 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 1500, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (844) 749-2854
Sun Trust
Location: 601 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 261-3590
The Bank of Tampa
Location: 202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 872-1224
Wells Fargo Bank
Location: 214 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 276-6165
AT&T
Location: 1000 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Telephone Number: (813) 879-0163
Boost Mobile
Location: 4058 Fiesta Plaza #108, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone Number: (813) 443-5636
Cricket Wireless
Location: 4058 Fiesta Plaza Ste. 110, Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone Number: (813) 348-9333
Metro by T-Mobile
Location: 1120 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 402-2980
Verizon Wireless
Location: 714 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
CVS
Location: 611 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 259-9911
Publix Pharmcy
Location: 1105 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 241-3413
Walgreens
Location: 315 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 251-3939
Walmart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy
Location: 1601 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 254-6125
BayCare Urgent Care
Location: 1155 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
Telephone Number: (813) 609-3666
MinuteClinic
Location: 611 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 259-9911
South Tampa Immediate Care
Location: 602 S. Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 253-2113
ALDI
Location: 2100 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (855) 955-2534
Publix
Location: 243 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 251-1173
Sprouts Farmers Market
Location: 101 W 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: (813) 807-3146
Walmart
Location: 1601 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 254-6125
Tampa Police Department
Location: 411 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 276-3200
Marion Transit Center
Location: 211 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 254-4278
Sunshine Line Transportation
Location: 601 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 272-7272
TECO Line Streetcar System
Location: 603-611 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 254-4278
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Alessi Bakery
Location: 2909 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone: (813) 879-4544
Armature Works
Location: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 250-3725
Bartaco
Location: 1601 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 258-8226
Bella's Italian Cafe
Location: 1413 S. Howard Ave., #100, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 254-3355
Cava
Location: 1001 Water St. Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 687-5001
Second Location: 936 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 587-0172
Chill Bros Scoop Shop
Location: 1910 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Telephone Number: (813) 247-2767
Daily Eats
Location: 901 S. Howard Ave,. Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 868-3335
Dough Nation
Location: 11642 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
Telephone Number: (813) 374-5052
Eddie and Sam's N.Y. Pizza
Location: 203 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 229-8500
First Watch
Location: 400 N. Tampa St #100, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (352) 424-6284
Fresh Kitchen
Location: 1350 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 280-0515
Green Lemon
Location: 915 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 868-5463
Kelp Sushi Joint
Location: 3401 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629
Telephone Number: (813) 831-2222
Koto Japanese Steakhouse
Location: 533 S. Howard Ave., #4, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 964-6808
Oak & Ola
Location: 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 773-1901
Oxford Exchange
Location: 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 253-0222
Panera Bread
Location: 701 S. Howard Ave. STE 104, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 253-5888
Santoro's Pizzeria
Location: 1329 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 687-7100
Sweetgreen
Location: 722 S. Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 680-4050
Taco Dirty
Location: 2221 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 341-7900
Xtreme Juice
Location: 619 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone Number: (813) 879-6033
Water + Flour
Location: 1015 S. Howard Ave,. Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 521-8406
Clearwater Beach
Location: 490 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater, FL 33767
Cross Bay Ferry
Location: 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (727) 273-6877
Glazer Children's Museum
Location: 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Numer: (813) 443-3861
Henry B. Plant Museum
Location: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone Number: (813) 254-1891
Indian Shores Beach
Location: 47 12th Ave. N., Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Museum of Science and Industry
Location: 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617
Telephone Number: (813) 987-6000
Redington Beach
Location: 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
St. Pete Beach
Location: 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Tampa Bay History Center
Location: 801 Water St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 228-0097
Tampa Riverwalk
Location: Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 221-1539
Tampa Theatre
Location: 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 274-8981
The Florida Aquarium
Location: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 273-4000
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Location: 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: (813) 221-2222
Treasure Island Beach
Location: 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Location: 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604
Telephone Number: (813) 935-8552
