The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs a three-tier pyramid during their first-ever appearance at Tampa Riverfest.
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs a three-tier pyramid during their first-ever appearance at Tampa Riverfest. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team entertains spectators with some nifty maneuvers during the May 4th Tampa Riverfest at Water Works Park.
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team entertains spectators with some nifty maneuvers during the May 4th Tampa Riverfest at Water Works Park. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team has been performing in the region for half a century.
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team has been performing in the region for half a century. Photos by Carole Devillers
With their prowess, members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team have won numerous awards at the regional and national levels.
With their prowess, members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team have won numerous awards at the regional and national levels. Photos by Carole Devillers
A non-profit organization, the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs at various tournaments and shows throughout the year.
A non-profit organization, the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs at various tournaments and shows throughout the year. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team is a competitive team that puts on themed water ski shows to entertain spectators.
The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team is a competitive team that puts on themed water ski shows to entertain spectators. Photos by Carole Devillers
Holding their ropes with one foot, an all-female team performs during the Tampa Riverfest festival at the Water Works Park in Tampa.
Holding their ropes with one foot, an all-female team performs during the Tampa Riverfest festival at the Water Works Park in Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team watch from the floating dock as they get ready for the next performance at the Tampa Riverfest festival.
Members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team watch from the floating dock as they get ready for the next performance at the Tampa Riverfest festival. Photos by Carole Devillers
Ready to perform, five pairs of skiers take off from the floating dock on the Hillsborough River.
Ready to perform, five pairs of skiers take off from the floating dock on the Hillsborough River. Photos by Carole Devillers
Members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team form a three-tier pyramid topped by their youngest performer, an eight-year-old girl.
Members of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team form a three-tier pyramid topped by their youngest performer, an eight-year-old girl. Photos by Carole Devillers
The skiers let go of their ropes as they approach the floating dock after their pyramid performance during the Tampa Riverfest festival.
The skiers let go of their ropes as they approach the floating dock after their pyramid performance during the Tampa Riverfest festival. Photos by Carole Devillers

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Feature Story Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Executive Director Ann W. Madsen, Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Centre For Women Counseling and Wellness Director Susan McIntyre at the new Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling and Wellness.

Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling and Wellness supports the community's growing mental health needs

Tashie TierneyTuesday, May 7, 2024
Funded through a $1.2 million federal grant, the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women's Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling supports the community's growing mental health needs through educational programming and counseling services, including 12 free therapy sessions for underserved individuals.
Feature Story The permanent "Joy For All" installation at Fairgrounds St. Pete features rubber ducks and some of iBOMS signature characters.

May arts roundup: Breaking Barriers at USF CAM, music and cultural festivals, new exhibitions

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Breaking Barriers exhibit at the USF Contemporary Art Museum features photography of military veterans and their family members. It's one of several new exhibitions around the Tampa Bay area this month. Plus, we've got outdoor music and cultural festivals.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team at Tampa Riverfest

Carole DevillersTuesday, May 7, 2024
A masthead gallery as the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team makes its Tampa Riverfest debut.
Feature Story The Ybor City Ad Hoc Arts Group's monthly meetings are informal gatherings that have a big impact on growing and sustaining the arts in Ybor.

In Ybor City, a monthly meet-up to talk all things arts

Philip MorganTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Ybor City Ad Hoc Arts Group began with a conversation over coffee. Now, its monthly meetings are a place to collaborate, connect and share information and ideas on Ybor's reenergized arts scene. 
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Masthead gallery: St Pete's Green Thumb Festival

Carole DevillersTuesday, April 30, 2024
We end Earth Month 2024 with a photo gallery from the 38th annual Green Thumb Festival, St. Pete's annual Arbor Day celebration.
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