Seminole Heights is a historic neighborhood and district located in central Tampa. It includes many early 20th century homes and other historic buildings. It was an early residential area of Tampa connected by streetcar. The area had an economic downturn in the late 20th century marked by increased crime, but has seen a resurgence at the end of the first decade of the 21st century with new restaurants and businesses opening up. The neighborhood's bungalow homes, eclectic shops and gourmet restaurants are an increasing draw.
As of the 2000 census, the district had a population of 24,567.
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