Ever seen a cool building there one day and gone the next? it's happening more and more as mid-century modern buildings around Tampa Bay and Florida near 75 years old. 
Take this story about the Parliament lodge in Orlando for example.
 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-parliament-house-demolition-losing-gay-landmark-20201112-inuhsfda6bflvj7jjfpq6ur7ye-story.html
New owners, particularly in commercial real estate, are finding highest and best use is demolition. Of course this isn't limited to only commercial. Many who follow MCM homes in Tampa Bay still miss Paul Rudolph's Leavengood residence on Park St. in St. Petersburg. 
https://www.paulrudolphheritagefoundation.org/195006-leavengood-residence
It was one of the few structures Ruldolph, leader of the Sarasota school of Architecture, designed in the Bay area. To the best of our knowledge at Tampa Bay Modern Homes, there is only one of  his designs left in Tampa Bay which is located in Thonotosassa.
​Another member of the Sarasota school who was much more prolific in Tampa Bay was Mark Hampton. He has many buildings around town still standing from schools to private residences. But that too is changing. A commercial building of his was recently raised on Florida Ave. in Tampa. This building had been modified from its original architecture for several years but it is now gone. Mid-century modern buildings are eligible for protected status from the National Registry of Historic Places and we would love to see some in the area tagged before they are torn down.
​What are some modern structures in Tampa Bay you would like to see tagged?

Story from the Tampa Tribune from 1966

I'm so happy to present this fantastic atomic ranch for sale. 801 Pinellas Point S.
​Listed at $700000 in St. Petersburg. ​

​Mid-century modern atomic ranch stunner. This home has it all: water views, clean lines, open layout, and mint-condition original features. Lush private tropical landscaping adorns the front of the home, and a fantastic 969 s.f. new screened lanai on tranquil lake Flory Flory is in the back. A spectacular open-concept living/family room/dining room connects to the updated kitchen. The space features a unique triangular fireplace, period-specific light fixtures, and a fish tank built right into the wall! Check out the amazing custom banquette in the kitchen with newly upholstered seat. Huge master with water views, custom louvered closet doors with built-in drawers, and an en suite original bathroom in like-new condition. The second bedroom is also large and connects to the unblemished original second bathroom. The third bedroom is on the other side of the home and can be set up as a workspace or separate guest quarters with its own bathroom. Want privacy? The house has custom remote electric roller shades. The new lanai is not only huge, it’s hurricane rated to 160 mph. The area features an outdoor fireplace, broken tile mosaic table/bar area, and built-in planters. Landscape lights, sprinkler system, hurricane impact large front window, and hurricane shutters for the rest of the home. This ranch has a large laundry room, custom closet shelving, wifi-operated thermostat, and speakers throughout. Also, tons of light settings to create the perfect mood. Close to beaches, the bridge, and boat ramps.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/801-Pinellas-Point-Dr-S_Saint-Petersburg_FL_33705_M60171-70911