The Brief
- WestShore Plaza stores say they remain open and active despite ongoing questions about the mall’s future.
- Tampa approved a major redevelopment plan last year, and the property is now on the market for potential mixed-use transformation.
- Local businesses hope shoppers will still visit this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
TAMPA – Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls.
What we know:
The 57-year-old property was approved by Tampa City Council last year for potential redevelopment into a mixed-use district featuring apartments, retail and office space. The site is also currently on the market, described by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of the most desirable redevelopment opportunities in the Southeast.…