The Barrio Latino Commission on Tuesday rejected arguments that it would be too costly to rehabilitate the 86-year-old Ferlita Macaroni Factory, and denied a request for a demolition permit. ...more

December 16, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory in Ybor City is facing the wrecking ball after its owner and members of the Italian Club apparently could not reach agreement on a plan to preserve the building. ...more

December 10, 2009

To preservationists, the word "demolition" can be akin to uttering a four-letter-word. ...more

November 25, 2009

The Babcock Furniture store in Ybor City, built in 1906, is being tenderly renovated for offices, shops. ...more

November 18, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory will escape the wrecking ball for at least 60 more days while its owner discusses a possible donation of the building to the Italian Club. ...more

April 22, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory in Ybor City will escape the wrecking ball for at least another 60 days while its owner discusses a possible donation of the building to the Italian Club. ...more

April 21, 2009

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March 29, 2009

A five-story boutique hotel project in Ybor City has received initial approval from the Tampa City Council and soon will go before the Barrio Latino Commission for consideration of the building's design. ...more

March 11, 2009

Time is running out, but long-time residents and family are searching for a way to save the Ferlita Macaroni Factory from demolition. ...more

March 3, 2009

Owners of the historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory on 22nd Street want permission from the Barrio Latino Commission to tear down the structure. ...more

March 2, 2009