Aging is inevitable, and for many, it signals the beginning of a new chapter - one where you cross off bucket list items and live life to the fullest, on your own terms. However, for some men, aging is a horrible prospect, filled with chronic fatigue, irritability, and inability to perform in the bedroom. If you're concerned about life in middle age and beyond, we've got great news: there are easy, proven steps that you can take to help stop the negative effect of aging.
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For men, getting older comes with its perks, like living life on their own terms and not having to "sweat the small stuff" day in and day out. At the same time, there are aspects of aging that men dread, like hormonal changes. Yes, you read that right – men, not just women, go through hormonal changes as they age. For men, the biggest change involves a drop in testosterone.
Lower levels of testosterone can wreak havoc on a male's mind and body and when left untreated, can result in symptoms like:
Those symptoms are concerning, but with testosterone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine, many males improve their quality of life with age. The good news is that TRT and anti-aging meds aren't only reserved for "old guys." In fact, there's no magic age at which men should start thinking about hormone replacement therapy. Everyone's body is different, so if you're experiencing the above conditions in your mid-30s, TRT could be a viable solution when you consult with a doctor.
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men and plays an important role throughout the male lifespan. Most of a male's testosterone is produced through the testicles. Also called the male sex hormone, testosterone starts playing its part during puberty.
When a male goes through puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
As boys turn to men and men grow older, testosterone levels deplete naturally. Sometimes, events like injuries and chronic health conditions like diabetes can lower testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much T, it results in hypogonadism. When this happens, the testosterone must be replaced, or the male will suffer from symptoms like muscle loss, low libido, and even depression.
TRT is exactly what it sounds like: a treatment option for men that replaces testosterone so that your body regulates hormones properly and restores balance to your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates the symptoms that men experience with low T.
Originally lab-synthesized in 1935, testosterone has grown in popularity since it was produced. Today, TRT and other testosterone treatments are among the most popular prescriptions in the U.S.
Without getting too deep into the science, TRT works by giving your body the essential testosterone it needs to function correctly. As the primary androgen for both males and females, testosterone impacts many of the body's natural processes – especially those needed for overall health. For example, men with low T are more prone to serious problems like cardiovascular disease and even type-2 diabetes.
When your body quits making enough testosterone, it causes your health to suffer until a solution is presented. That's where TRT and anti-aging medicine for men can help. TRT helps balance your hormones and replenish your depleted testosterone. With time, your body will begin to heal, and many symptoms like low libido and irritability begin to diminish.
For men, aging is the biggest contributor to lower testosterone levels, though there are other causes like obesity, drug abuse, testicular injuries, and certain prescribed medications. Sometimes, long-term health conditions like AIDS, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease can lower testosterone levels.
When a man's testosterone levels drop significantly, it alters his body's ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Lower testosterone levels cause more abdominal fat, which in turn results in increased aromatase, which converts even more testosterone into estrogen.
If you're concerned that you might have low T, you're not alone. Millions of men in the U.S. feel the same way. The best way to find out if your testosterone is low is to get your levels tested.
For sustainable testosterone replacement therapy benefits, you must consult with hormone doctors and experts like those you can find at Global Life Rejuvenation. That way, you can find the root cause of your hormone problems, and our team can craft a personalized HRT plan tailored to your needs.
Are you used to blasting through a productive day and accomplishing all your daily goals? Do you find yourself losing muscle mass and the craving to be intimate with your partner? Does your partner complain about how irritable you have become? If you're not usually a curmudgeon, your body could be giving you a sign. It could be time to speak with a doctor about TRT and anti-aging medicine for men in Ridge Wood heights, FL.
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be battling against low testosterone:
One of the most common reasons that men choose TRT is because they have lost that "spark" with their partner. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not performing like they used to. Intimacy is a powerful part of any relationship. When a once-healthy sex life dwindles, it can cause serious relationship issues.
The good news is that low libido doesn't have to be a permanent problem. TRT and anti-aging medicines help revert hormone levels back into their normal range. When this happens, many men have a more enjoyable life full of intimacy and sex drive.
Weak erections – it's an uncomfortable subject for many men in the U.S. to talk about. It's even worse to experience first-hand. You're in the midst of an intimate moment, and you can't do your part. Despite being perfectly normal, many men put blame and shame upon themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while the inability to perform sexually can be caused by poor diet, obesity, and chronic health conditions, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, weak erections are a treatable condition. The best way to regain your confidence and ability in bed is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying conditions are discovered, options like TRT may be the best course of treatment.
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Do you find it harder and harder to work out and lift weights in the gym? Are you having problems lifting heavy items that you once had no problem lifting?
Recent studies show that when men are inactive, they lose .5% of muscle strength every year, from ages 25 to 60. After 60, muscle loss doubles every decade. While some muscle loss is common as men age, a significant portion can be tied to low testosterone levels. When a man's T levels drop, so does his muscle mass.
Testosterone is a much-needed component used in gaining and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors prescribe TRT Ridge Wood heights, FL, for men having problems with strength. One recent study found that men who increased their testosterone levels using TRT gained as much as 2.5 pounds of muscle mass.
Whether your gym performance is lacking, or you can't lift heavy items like you used to, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
If you're like millions of other men in their late 20s and 30s, dealing with hair loss is a reality you don't want to face. Closely related to testosterone decline and hormone imbalances, hair loss is distressing for many men. This common symptom is often related to a derivative of testosterone called DHT. Excess amounts of DHT cause hair follicles to halt their production, causing follicles to die.
Because hair located at the front and crown is more sensitive to DHT, it grows slower than other follicles and eventually stops growing permanently. Thankfully, TRT and anti-aging treatments for men in Ridge Wood heights, FL, is now available to address hair loss for good.
While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone on your body. Whether you're suffering from thinning hair or hair loss across your entire head, TRT and other hormone therapies can stop hair loss and even reverse the process.
Also called "man boobs," gynecomastia is essentially the enlargement of male breast tissue. This increase in fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances and an increase in estrogen. For men, estrogen levels are elevated during andropause. Also called male menopause, andropause usually happens because of a lack of testosterone.
If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 55, and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
Decreased energy was once considered a normal part of aging. Today, many doctors know better. Advances in technology and our understanding of testosterone show that low T and lack of energy often go hand-in-hand.
If you're struggling to enjoy activities like playing with your kids or hiking in a park due to lack of energy, it could be a sign of low T. Of course, getting tired is perfectly normal for any man. But if you're suffering from continual fatigue, a lack of enjoyment, or a decrease in energy, it might be time to speak with a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish activities you used to love, TRT could help.
A study from 2011 showed that men who lose a week's worth of sleep can experience lowered testosterone levels – as much as 15%, according to experts. Additional research into the topic found almost 15% of workers only get five hours of sleep (or less) per night. These findings suggest that sleep loss negatively impacts T levels and wellbeing.
The bottom line is that men who have trouble sleeping often suffer from lower testosterone levels as a result. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, you might have low T.
TRT and anti-aging medicines can restore your T levels back to normal, which can help you sleep better with proper diet and exercise.
You're feeling down about everything, and there's no solid explanation for why you're in such a crummy mood. Your daily life is great and full of success, but you can't help but feel unexcited and unmotivated. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed – and it may stem from low testosterone.
A research study from Munich found that men with depression also commonly had low testosterone levels. This same study also found that depressed men had cortisol levels that were 67% higher than other men. Because higher cortisol levels lead to lower levels of testosterone, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option gaining in popularity is TRT for depression. Studies show that when TRT is used to restore hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more improved mood. That's great news for men who are depressed and have not had success with other treatments like anti-depression medicines, which alter the brain's chemistry.
Ask anyone over the age of 50 how their memory is, and they'll tell you it wasn't what it used to be. Memory loss and lack of concentration occur naturally as we age – these aren't always signs of dementia or Alzheimer's.
However, what many men consider a symptom of age may be caused by low testosterone. A 2006 study found that males with low T levels performed poorly on cognitive skill tests. These results suggest that low testosterone may play a part in reducing cognitive ability. If you're having trouble staying on task or remembering what your schedule is for the day, it might not be due to your age. It might be because your testosterone levels are too low. If you're having trouble concentrating or remembering daily tasks, it could be time to talk to your doctor.
Why? The aforementioned study found that participating men experienced improved cognitive skills when using TRT.
Even though today's society is more inclusive of large people, few adults enjoy gaining weight as they age. Despite their best efforts, many men just can't shed the extra pounds around their midsections, increasing their risk of heart disease and cancer.
Often, male weight gain is caused by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism and cause weight to pile on. This phase of life is called andropause and happens when there is a lack of testosterone in the body. Couple that with high cortisol levels, and you've got a recipe for flabby guts and double chins.
Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men are numerous. TRT not only grants relief from low-T symptoms but can help give protection against age-related diseases. Additionally, doctors now recognize male testosterone as an important role in alleviating depression.
Some of the most exciting benefits of TRT can include:
Because men do not go through a specific period of hormonal changes like women do (called menopause), many doctors refer to "male menopause" as androgen decline. This is just another term for low testosterone, but like female menopause, the symptoms can be serious and affect your quality of life.
The best way to fight back against male menopause is with male HRT treatment from Global Life Rejuvenation. We provide the following HRT treatments for men:
Our treatment options are personalized for your body and are available as creams, gels, injectables, and implantable pellets. To find out if testosterone replacement therapy is safe for you, contact Global Life Rejuvenation today to schedule your comprehensive testing and anti-aging treatment consultation.
Growth hormone peptides are an innovative therapy that boosts the natural human growth hormone production in a person's body. These exciting treatment options help slow down the aging process and give you a chance at restoring your youth.
Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.
Benefits of Sermorelin include:
Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.
Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.
One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it is suitable for both men and women. It provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies, boosting patients' overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life. When growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland using Ipamorelin, clients report amazing benefits.
Some of those benefits include:
Whether you are considering our TRT services, HRT for women, or our growth hormone peptide services, we are here to help. The first step to turning back the hand of time starts by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation.
Our friendly, knowledgeable TRT and HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!
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Posted at 6:50 PM, Mar 08, 2022and last updated 4:13 PM, Mar 08, 2022WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As average gas prices in Florida continue to rise, reaching record levels, President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil Tuesday."This is a step we are taking to inflict further pain on [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, but there will be a cost he...
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As average gas prices in Florida continue to rise, reaching record levels, President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil Tuesday.
"This is a step we are taking to inflict further pain on [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, but there will be a cost here in the United States," Biden said.
What will that cost be to Florida residents, considering that Russian gas is only imported to Hawaii and the west coast states?
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"I expect the prices to climb up some more," said University of South Florida professor Dr. Seckin Ozkul, whose expertise is in supply-side management. "We are seeing prices around $4.15 a gallon right now at the pump. I expect that to climb to around $4.50. Hopefully, nothing more than that."
Ozkul notes that the Biden administration is looking at ways to get more gas into the U.S. market from other sources.
"They are playing this balancing act," Ozkul said. "How much do I basically release from the national reserves, so that we actually don't see $5 a gallon."
Other experts predict we will see $5 a gallon because of the volatile world situation, shaking up Wall Street.
"This is one of the more shocking, scarier situations since, let's just say Sept. 11, when it was unknown how deep it that would get," said stock trader Andy Quinn, who believes Wall Street will bounce back from its current fall induced by spiking gas prices.
But in the short term, Quinn expects a ripple effect that will weaken the overall economy.
"When stocks reach a 20 percent loss from their highs, that's considered a bear market. And we are very, very, close and when you come into a bear market, you are pretty much forecasting some sort of slowdown or recession," Quinn said.
Economists said the Russian oil ban is expected to push the price of oil to a record of $150 a barrel or higher.
For us, that could bring the price at the pump over that dreaded $5 a gallon benchmark, creating a fuel frustration Florida drivers have never seen.
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TAMPA HEIGHTS, Fla. -- A Tampa Bay area road that has seen a lot of growth over the last few years will potentially see major changes too in the near future. Neighbors say it’s much needed.
Stand on the sidewalk along Columbus Drive for just a minute and the wind from a passing car is enough to remind you how close you are to traffic.
“Were not able to walk the dog a long Columbus, even on a short leash it’s just way too dangerous,” said Roy Labrador, who lives in Ridgewood Park.
His neighborhood along with several others in Tampa Heights is booming with new homes and businesses and that many people want to walk or bike to restaurants and shops. But he says navigating the sidewalks is challenging.
"The sidewalk contains telephone poles, it contains street signs which are literally in the middle of the sidewalk,” Labrador said.
And because there’s no bike lane, everyone must share the sliver of concrete. Columbus Drive is difficult for drivers too — Labrador says folks use it as a cut through to avoid the highway and id you attempt to make right or left hand turns, he says it's nearly impossible because of poor visibility.
“It takes a half of a second or a quarter of a second to cause some type of major accident,” he said.
Hillsborough County leaders say updating the aging infrastructure is on their radar. Labrador would like to see designated bike lanes and lower speed limits.
"Often times, I see cars [that] I would guesstimate are going 55 to 60 mph on a regular basis,” he said.
The county tells ABC Action News it’s working to secure funding so it can come up with a design this year and begin construction next year. The design would include pedestrian improvements. County officials are also talking with TECO about moving utilities for them.
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TAMPA — Ground penetrating radar has located 145 caskets at the southeast corner of the King High School campus.The caskets, buried 3 to 5 feet deep, are part of a mid-20th century paupers burial ground known as Ridgewood Cemetery. Today, the one-acre site is open land with one small building, used for the school’s agricultural program.“These appear to be coffins or voids in the soil where coffins have decayed over time,” school Superintendent Jeff Eakins said at a news conference Wednesday. The announce...
TAMPA — Ground penetrating radar has located 145 caskets at the southeast corner of the King High School campus.
The caskets, buried 3 to 5 feet deep, are part of a mid-20th century paupers burial ground known as Ridgewood Cemetery. Today, the one-acre site is open land with one small building, used for the school’s agricultural program.
“These appear to be coffins or voids in the soil where coffins have decayed over time,” school Superintendent Jeff Eakins said at a news conference Wednesday. The announcement came during a meeting of the district’s Historical Response Committee, set up in response to news King High may have been built on a cemetery.
This is the second time in less than three months that a forgotten cemetery has been found in the Tampa Bay area.
In August, in reaction to a Tampa Bay Times report, archaeologists went looking for and then found nearly 130 caskets from the all-black, segregation-era Zion Cemetery under a portion of the Robles Park Village housing projects in Tampa.
RELATED: Read how the Zion Cemetery story unfolded in the Tampa Bay Times.
Records indicate that there were 250 to 268 burials at Ridgewood, Eakins said. Nearly all were African-American.
“I am sick of this,” Yvette Lewis, president of the Hillsborough County NAACP and a member of the Historical Response Committee, said Wednesday as she fought back tears. “This hurts deeply. It was hate toward people who looked like me. It deeply saddens me that people can hate you this much, that they can treat you less than."
Tampa opened Ridgewood Cemetery in 1942.
The city sold a 40-acre plot that included the cemetery to a private company in 1957 and the company sold it to the school district in 1959.
The school district’s deed makes note of the cemetery but, over time, it was forgotten.
Hillsborough School Board chairwoman Tamara Shamburger called it a deliberate act.
“Certainly, back in that day, profits were put over people, especially people who look like me," said Shamburger, who is black.
Then in October, cemetery researcher Ray Reed informed the school district of the possibility that Ridgewood graves may remain at the King High campus, 6815 North 56th St. at Sligh Avenue.
It was also Reed who tipped off the Times to historic records that led to the discovery of forgotten Zion Cemetery. The Times identified the location of the cemetery and found the names of 382 people buried there.
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Since then, archaeologists have confirmed that nearly 800 people were buried in Zion between 1901 and 1929. They believe further investigation of the 2½-acre site will reveal more bodies.
The discovery of Zion emboldened Reed to call the school district, he said.
“This is one of those situations where being proven right is a no win,” Reed said. “You end up learning that this community was so twisted.”
Others have come forward with reports of lost cemeteries in the months since Zion was found.
Those who grew up in the former African-American community of Clearwater Heights believe unmarked graves from an early 20th century cemetery still lie beneath an empty lot that is now part of the FrankCrum Staffing campus, 100 S. Missouri Ave. in Clearwater.
In addition, historians believe that the lost College Hill Cemetery for Cubans and African-Americans occupies a vacant parcel of land that now is part of the Italian Club Cemetery on the outskirts of Ybor City.
RELATED: Clearwater might also have a lost African American cemetery
RELATED: College Hill might be a cemetery lost within another cemetery
The school district initially placed Ridgewood Cemetery at the southeast corner of the King High campus, based on appraisal surveys conducted before the district purchased the land in 1959. But the city of Tampa later provided records placing the cemetery at the northeast corner — now occupied by the school gym and the main parking area.
Superintendent Eakins said ground penetrating radar also was trained on the northeast corner and no graves were found.
“Every record we have found indicates all the burials were done in the same small area,” Eakins said.
As for why more than 100 graves are unaccounted for, Eakins offered five possible explanations: Ground penetrating radar is an imperfect technology and might have missed some caskets; some coffins may have decayed to the point they can no longer be detected; some remains might lie beneath the small agricultural workshop on the site or relocated to another cemetery; and coffins housing remains of children might be too small to register.
“We are now making plans to remove that building,” Eakins said.
As many as 77 of those buried at Ridgewood were infants or small children, according to records, Eakins said.
“We know that those parents were doing the best that they could,” said Bob Morrison, a member of the Historical Response Committee. "Those parents were left with little or no option other than trying to find a way to honor that young talent would never have the opportunity to reach its full potential.”
The school district has delivered its findings to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Florida State Archaeologist. Under state law, Eakins said, the agencies can take possession of the land or turn it back to the school district.
Eakins expects the agencies will take 30 days to review the report. Meantime, the response committee will discuss what it sees as the best future option for the cemetery property.
State statute allows remains to be moved to another cemetery.
Jeff Moates, a committee member and regional director for the Florida Public Archaeology Network, told the Times that state law also requires the property owner to provide access to descendants of those buried there if the land remains an active cemetery.
At Zion Cemetery, the Tampa Housing Authority — owner of about half the property — plans to remove five apartment buildings there and turn it into a memorial park.
Lewis of the NAACP wants to see the same approach for Ridgewood Cemetery.
“I don’t care what the dollar amount is,” she told the committee. “We have got to recognize the spirits and the souls, and the blood sweat and tears that those people have contributed to this city.”
CVS Pharmacy has opened a dozen specialized CVS Pharmacy y más stores in New York and New Jersey, including two in Queens, the first stores of this kind in the tri-state area.CVS Pharmacy y más stores are designed to provide an enhanced, convenient and personalized shopping experience specific to local Hispanic communities. Shoppers will find tailored deals from products and brands they know and love, with a higher level of customer service and lower prices.CVS Pharmacy y más opened locations at 89-11 North...
CVS Pharmacy has opened a dozen specialized CVS Pharmacy y más stores in New York and New Jersey, including two in Queens, the first stores of this kind in the tri-state area.
CVS Pharmacy y más stores are designed to provide an enhanced, convenient and personalized shopping experience specific to local Hispanic communities. Shoppers will find tailored deals from products and brands they know and love, with a higher level of customer service and lower prices.
CVS Pharmacy y más opened locations at 89-11 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights and 329-339 Wyckoff Ave. in Ridgewood in November.
Other New York stores also opened in the Bronx at 732 Allerton Ave. and 1688 Westchester Ave., as well as in Central Islip at 2 East Suffolk Ave.
The store format incorporates bilingual staff and signage, and features more than 1,500 products from trusted Hispanic brands, such as Iberia Foods, Yaucono, Fabuloso, Tio Nacho, Pilon and Café La Llave.
“Our CVS Pharmacy y más stores have been hugely beneficial to providing a more inclusive environment and value-based personalized selection for our Hispanic customers,” said Mayra Boitel, Vice President, Chief Merchant of Alternative Formats at CVS Health. “Customers can access familiar brands they already know and love, speak with a bilingual staff who can clearly answer any questions about their medication regimen, and easily navigate throughout the store to find what they need quickly. We understand our Hispanic customers are looking for more personalized shopping experiences and we’re eager to deliver in these markets and make them feel at home while they pick up their essentials.”
CVS Pharmacy has opened more than 200 CVS Pharmacy y más locations in more than 90 cities across California, Florida, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Puerto Rico since 2015.
As a whole, newly released U.S. Census data shows that the United States is more diverse than ever, and this includes Tampa Bay. However, not every neighborhood can say the same, and a new map shows some incredibly drastic shifts in local racial compositions.Using data from the 2020 Census, the Washington Post recently released an interactive map that allows users to see how their neighborhood’s di...
As a whole, newly released U.S. Census data shows that the United States is more diverse than ever, and this includes Tampa Bay. However, not every neighborhood can say the same, and a new map shows some incredibly drastic shifts in local racial compositions.
Using data from the 2020 Census, the Washington Post recently released an interactive map that allows users to see how their neighborhood’s diversity has changed since 1990.
According to the Post’s analysis, both Pinellas and Hillsborough County followed the national trend of becoming more diverse over the last 30 years, with the exception of the area’s wealthier districts.
As visible on the map, one of the Tampa Bay areas that experienced the most drastic racial changes is without a doubt Tampa’s Channelside District, a gentrified condo heap that witnessed a 70% increase in more white people, but is still ironically adjacent to the city’s last standing Black rooming house.
Unsurprisingly, parts of Tampa Heights are also dramatically less diverse. The Ridgewood Park area, where the colossal food hall Armature Works is located, is now 25% whiter than it was 30 years ago, and 42% less Black.
You’ll also notice a similar trend all up and down Tampa’s Kennedy Boulevard.
The areas that saw the largest increase in Black residents were Tampa’s Temple Crest neighborhood (an increase of 39%), and around King High School (an increase of 32%).
According to the data, some Tampa Bay neighborhoods experienced a large decrease in white residents, like areas near the Skyway Bridge ( a decrease of 39%), and parts of Clearwater (a decrease of 51%).
Tampa’s historically Hispanic Ybor City, saw an increase of Latino residents of about 14%, and a 25% increase in white residents. Other Tampa Bay areas that saw large increases in Hispanic populations include the Palm River area (an increase of 42%), and West Tampa neighborhoods like Rocky Creek (an increase of 51%), and the Egypt Lake neighborhood (an increase of 52%).
There's almost too much to unpack here, but you can check out the whole map, and your own neighborhood, here.
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