An elegant Tampa suburb, Hyde Park’s suddenly in the news

Lovers of vintage architecture and elegant city planning have long admired the Tampa bayfront neighborhood of Hyde Park. Its restored vintage homes and tree-lined streets create a nostalgic feeling for many visitors, even if they did not grow up in such a place.

“An address in Hyde Park is a very good address,” said Stephanie Ferrell, a Tampa preservation architect and consultant. “It has been a good investment for people, as well as a stellar example of good architecture and preservation.”

Author Michael Connelly is a resident. Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon recently bought a house on Bayshore Boulevard, down the street from the home of Jill Kelley, a key figure in the Gen. David Petraeus scandal that has made headlines.

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