Much has been made of the reincarnation of Goody Goody, Tampa’s iconic hangout that closed more than a decade ago. Under the ownership of Columbia restaurateur Richard Gonzmart, it recently opened on W Swann Avenue in Hyde Park Village.
It’s been well received for several reasons, unfettered nostalgia and the return of the POX burger and butterscotch pies prominent among them. No less important, however, is that it represents a vote of confidence in the ongoing comeback of the Village. Gonzmart loves Tampa and its history, but he also loves a good investment opportunity.