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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez is a freelance writer who was born and raised in Tampa. He earned his BA in English from the University of South Florida and authored several local history books, including Images of America: Tampa's CarrollwoodImages of Modern America: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Images of America: Tampa's Westshore. He has many hobbies and especially loves spending time in his garden. You can catch up on all his latest gardening and landscaping tips on his blog, Hortiwriter.com.

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez's Latest Articles

Harvest Hope Park is a successful community investment project developed on property the University Area CDC acquired through its land banking program
University Area CDC drives community change in North Tampa

The University Area Community Development Corporation uses investments, partnerships, and advocacy to deliver quality-of-life projects like affordable housing, neighborhood parks, and new sidewalks and street lights to the North Tampa community it serves. 

The UACDC plans to use an EPA grant for community revitalization projects like the future Economic Development Center at its Cultural Campus
In North Tampa’s University Area, EPA grant is potential “game changer”

While a federal funding freeze has many already-awarded grants in limbo, the nonprofit UACDC moves ahead with plans to use a potential "game changer" EPA grant for crucial projects in the North Tampa community it serves.

Competitors go head-to-head with their innovative creations at ROBOTICON, which returns to Rithm in North Tampa for a month-long event beginning October 5th.
Get ready for AMRoC Fab Lab ROBOTICON 2024

AmRoC Fab Lab's Roboticon 2024 youth robotics showcase returns to North Tampa from October 5th through November 3rd.

Ashley Smith and the Random Occurrence perform during a past Streetcar Live concert series, which features monthly live performances by some of the area's best musicians on a TECO Line Streetcar traveling between Ybor City and downtown Tampa
Streetcar Live concert series returns to Tampa

The popular Streetcar Live concert series, a rolling performance by some of the area's best musicians, returns to Tampa after a summer break.

A conceptual rendering for a future phase of Rithm, the mixed-use development on the University Mall property and part of the transformation of Tampa's Uptown District.
A decade of change in Tampa’s Uptown District

The last decade has seen redevelopment take root in Tampa's Uptown District, with more transformation in store to revitalize the Fowler Avenue corridor.

Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Jesus Nino
Clearwater’s vision for housing affordability takes teamwork at the top

Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Director Jesus Nino and Economic Development & Housing Department Assistant Director Chuck Lane are collaborating on efforts to create attainable and affordable housing solutions for the community and its residents.

This March 2024 Easter egg hunt is just one community-building event at the University Area Community Development Corporation's Harvest Hope Park.
University Area CDC strengthens North Tampa community through Harvest Hope Park, attainable housing

The University Area Community Development Corporation works to strengthen the community in North Tampa through resources like Harvest Hope Park and an upcoming attainable housing townhome development.

Located in a business park off US 19, Aspirations Winery is a top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater.
Aspirations Winery: A top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater

Located in a business park off US 19, Aspirations Winery is a top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater.

AMPLIFY Clearwater Chief of Staff Joe Lugo
AMPLIFY Clearwater’s Joe Lugo talks vision, goals

AMPLIFY Clearwater's new Chief of Staff Joe Lugo talks about his extensive experience working with local small businesses, his commitment to inclusion and his vision and goals moving forward in his new role.

Paddle Pub Clearwater Beach is part of AMPLIFY Clearwater's inaugural tourism incubator.
AMPLIFY Clearwater’s newly-launched tourism incubator welcomes its first class

Ten entrepreneurs are learning the brass tacks of building and running a business through AMPLIFY Clearwater's inaugural tourism incubator.

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