Today, we're highlighting the University Area during our community show, where we showcase everything from hidden gems to local haunts in the neighborhoods of Tampa Bay.
The last public access television station in Florida is located in the University area at the University Mall.
Mel's Hot Dogs opened in 1973 and quickly became a Tampa tradition in the University, Temple Terrace area. The new owners bought the location 2 years ago and have fond memories of the restaurant.
The world's largest clinical research trial in hyperbaric medicine is taking place on the USF Campus right now, studying its impact on Traumatic Brain Injury.