The area had an economic downturn in the late 20th century marked by increased crime, but has since seen a resurgence with new restaurants, brew pubs and independent businesses opening up.

The Seminole Heights Garden Center, a neighborhood park, is used for community events such as art festivals and picnics.

In recent years Seminole Heights has experienced rising property values and a decrease in crime.

[5] The area is popular among young professionals and their families who are seeking an alternative to master planned communities.

The alligator was allegedly captured by local trappers and taxidermied for display at Ella's Folkart Cafe.

T. Roy Young had 40 acres (160,000 m2) to develop Tampa's first suburb three miles (5 km) north of downtown.

A trolley line connected Sulphur Springs to downtown, making travel to the suburbs possible and inviting.

By 1912, the Mutual Development Company owned by Milton and Giddings Mabry and the Dekle Investment Company owned by Lee and James Dekle surveyed and platted land adjacent to Seminole Heights forming the Suwanee Heights subdivision.

During the "Florida Bloom" years (roughly 1919–1929), more development came to areas north and east of the original subdivisions.