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Changing handsFiled

Alba Pizza & Cafe Tampa

1218 Ray Charles Blvd · Tampa, FL 33602

New owners are taking over this café.

Stage: Changing hands
First filing: Mar 24, 2026
Latest update: Mar 24, 2026
Records: 1 from 1 source
Evidence: Filed
Neighborhood: Downtown Tampa · Channel District

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Project timeline

Mar 24, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
Restaurant license

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