Developer converting old Ybor cigar factory to apartments gets incentives from Hillborough

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The redevelopment of the Oliva Cigar Factory in Ybor City will be aided by incentive dollars from Hillsborough County.

Darryl Shaw, CEO of Tampa-based Blue Pearl Veterinary, is planning to convert the the three-story, 30,000-square-foot building at 2008 N. 19th St into 38 multifamily units.

Shaw’s real estate pursuits in Ybor are separate ventures from his veterinary business.

Hillsborough County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $250,000 historic preservation grant for the project, which… …read more