Tampa rezoning near cemeteries raises unmarked grave fears
By The BriefBrief
Hillsborough County reviews a North Boulevard rezoning request; preservation advocates warn the 1.5-acre tract may hold unmarked graves.
WHO:Hillsborough County Planning Commission, preservation advocates, local historians, property applicants
WHAT:Residential rezoning review for a 1.5-acre land tract near historic cemeteries
WHEN:Jul 14, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Preservation advocates oppose the rezoning, citing concerns the tract near Woodlawn Cemetery and Showmen's Rest Cemetery may contain unmarked graves.
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