Mel's Hot Dogs opened in 1973 and quickly became a Tampa tradition in the University, Temple Terrace area. The new owners bought the location 2 years ago and have fond memories of the restaurant.
The world's largest clinical research trial in hyperbaric medicine is taking place on the USF Campus right now, studying its impact on Traumatic Brain Injury.
The last public access television station in Florida is located in the University area at the University Mall.
Donations are making a difference in the lives of those who live in the University Area, one electric bike at a time.