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Issue #342: Tampa Market Cools | First-Ever Spanish Immigration Exhibit | Rediscovered Zora Neale Hurston Work | USF Sailing Wins Big
3/28/2025
Ted Grellner
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— Tampa, West Palm, Winter Haven Face Price Drops as Housing Demand Dwindles
— Tampa History Center Hosts First U.S. Exhibit on Spanish Immigrants
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Tampa, West Palm, Winter Haven Face Price Drops as Housing Demand Dwindles
Florida’s housing market is flashing warning signs as Winter Haven, Tampa, and West Palm Beach are now at very high risk—over 70%—of home price declines in 2025, according to CoreLogic.
After years of booming growth, these markets are cooling fast. Listings are sitting longer, sellers are cutting prices, and demand is falling. Tampa and Winter Haven saw 0.9% annual price drops, while West Palm Beach fell 0.5%.
Experts blame high mortgage rates, natural disaster risks, rising HOA fees, and property insurance costs for scaring off buyers. The post-pandemic migration slowdown has also dried up demand.
CoreLogic’s chief economist says low buyer sentiment and compressed price changes signal continued deceleration. However, lower mortgage rates this spring could bring some buyers back.
Tampa History Center Hosts First U.S. Exhibit on Spanish Immigrants
The Tampa Bay History Center has become the first U.S. museum to host Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945), a traveling exhibition from Spain that highlights a little-known chapter in American immigration history.
On view through August 3, the exhibit chronicles Spanish emigration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries—stories deeply tied to Tampa’s own roots, especially in Ybor City’s cigar industry. Visitors will explore over 300 photographs, documents, objects, and audiovisual displays across six storytelling chapters.
Curated by NYU professor James D. Fernández and journalist Luis Argeo, the exhibit draws from a rare archive of 15,000+ personal records.
“This is a remarkable opportunity for our community,” said C.J. Roberts, museum CEO. “These stories still resonate in Tampa today.”
Here's an astonishing and lesser-known fact about Spanish emigration:
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Spain was one of the largest sources of emigrants to Latin America — but what's surprising is that between 1880 and 1930, more Spaniards moved to Argentina than to any other country, with an estimated two million settling there.
In fact, by the early 20th century, Spanish-born residents made up around 10% of Argentina's population, significantly influencing its language, culture, and even cuisine. The Galicians (from northwest Spain) were so numerous that in Argentina, the term "gallego" came to refer to any Spaniard, regardless of their actual origin within Spain.
Lost Zora Neale Hurston Novel Revived by Retired USF Professor
A long-lost novel by Zora Neale Hurston, author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, has been published 70 years after its rejection—thanks to the work of retired USF English professor Deborah Plant.
Titled The Story of Herod the Great, the historical novel offers a controversial portrayal of Herod as a popular ruler, not the tyrant depicted in the Bible. Originally rejected by publishers in 1955, Hurston’s manuscript was nearly destroyed in a fire after her death. A quick-thinking deputy sheriff rescued the pages, which were later archived at the University of Florida.
Plant secured rights to edit the damaged manuscript and carefully preserved Hurston’s voice while filling in missing parts with contextual clues and personal letters. Published on Jan. 7, 2025—Hurston’s 134th birthday—the novel showcases her deep historical research and literary brilliance.
The Story of Herod the Great is now available from Amistad Books.
USF Women’s Sailing Wins SAISA Top 9 Invitational
The USF women’s sailing team claimed victory at the SAISA Top 9 Invitational on March 23, dominating the regatta on St. Petersburg waters.
Racing against teams from Clemson, FSU, Rollins, Jacksonville, and others, USF Team 1 led the charge. Kailey Warrior and Sara Menesale took first place in A division, while Ghislaine van Empel and Cate Brennan secured second in B division—clinching the overall win.
USF Team 2, despite challenges including a capsize and disqualification, placed fifth overall, with Kalea Woodard, Melissa Janes, Grace Jone, and Heidi Hicks sailing strong.
“With great early conditions, this was a fantastic effort,” said head coach Allison Jolly. “Our team sailed smart and steady.”
The breeze faded early, cutting races short by noon, but not before the Bulls made their mark—continuing momentum into the spring season.
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