Coffee giant opens community-focused shop — one of only 19 nationwide

Starbucks opens Community Store concept shop near University Mall featuring local employees and local art

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 2:18 p.m. June 2, 2021
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TAMPA — This is isn’t your typical Starbucks.

The ubiquitous Seattle coffee chain has opened a renovated shop on Fowler Avenue and 15th Street about a mile west of University Mall. What makes this one unique is that it’s just one of only 19 community stores in the country and only the second in Florida.

 

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