As part of my effort to highlight some of the neighborhood gems that we have here in Seminole Heights I wanted to share information on neighborhood businesses that make use a unique community in Tampa. One of those gems is Tampa Antiquarian Books (813-234-0100). At a time when independent bookstore of any kind are increasingly rare, neighborhood resident and proprietor, Steph Beckel is finishing up her second year in a vintage 1925 storefront on the corner of Hanna and Central. Located a bit off the commercial path since most of Central Avenue is residential use, it would be easy to miss this store and the others shops in this little strip. Looks can be deceiving, while someone going by might think it is a small store, once you enter you will find over 50,000 books. Among her stock are rare, collectable, out of print, and other previously read books. I myself like to collect old cook books. Many of those recipes aren't so healthy but... once in a while.
Well within the store you will find old cook books and every other imaginable subject. So if you are in the mood to explore. Stop by and check out this neighborhood gem at 6116 N. Central Ave. in the heart of Seminole Heights! You may just find something you can't put down.
Just one more thing that makes Seminole Heights a great place to live.
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