<description>&lt;p&gt;Frank &amp;amp; Lindsey Carriera break down the complex effort to preserve the Mirasol, a 100 year old landmark on Davis Islands, and explain why restoring historic buildings is far more complicated than new construction. They discuss storm damage, resiliency challenges, community feedback, and the long process of adapting an aging structure to modern needs without losing its character. This episode explores how preservation, economics, and neighborhood concerns intersect as Tampa continues to grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00:00 - Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:06:03 - Mirasol’s History&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:11:17 - Redevelopment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:37:53 - Mirasol Restaurant&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:43:46 - Community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:58:22 - Preservation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; 1:07:18 - Outro&lt;/p&gt;
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Frank &amp; Lindsey Carriera break down the complex effort to preserve the Mirasol, a 100 year old landmark on Davis Islands, and explain why restoring historic buildings is far more complicated than new construction. They discuss storm damage, resiliency challenges, community feedback, and the long process of adapting an aging structure to modern needs without losing its character. This episode explores how preservation, economics, and neighborhood concerns intersect as Tampa continues to grow. 0:00:00 - Intro0:06:03 - Mirasol’s History0:11:17 - Redevelopment0:37:53 - Mirasol Restaurant0:43:46 - Community0:58:22 - Preservation 1:07:18 - Outro

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Saving the Mirasol | Preservation, Pushback, and the Path Forward

Saving the Mirasol | Preservation, Pushback, and the Path Forward

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