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Wistful memories of Tampa Trib that no wrecking ball can change

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The final demolition of the venerable Tampa Tribune building has begun. Workers began taking down the grand old downtown structure on Parker Street along the Hillsborough River, with plans to replace it with an eight-story apartment building. Forgive, please, my momentary wistful pause. The Trib was my work home for nearly 42 years until the company was bought and immediately shuttered by our blood rival, the Tampa Bay Times. I was in that building on the day it opened, Oct.…

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With its building for sale, Tampa Tribune now cutting staff pay

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More evidence is emerging that the Tampa Tribune may still be looking at a grim financial future. The paper confirmed on Friday they were entertaining the idea of selling the downtown Tampa waterfront property adjacent to WFLA, News Channel 8. The price tag for that property overlooking the Hillsborough River and the downtown skyline is rumored to be between $16 million and $19 million. According to the Tribune’s own report, any deal would require a buyer to purchase the property…

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