Milton recovery: Bridges reopen, evacuation orders begin to lift
After Hurricane Milton battered the Tampa Bay region with high winds and torrential rains, recovery begins.
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October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, 10th anniversary SHINE Mural Festival
The October arts scene in Tampa Bay has the fall Ybor Arts Tour and the 10th anniversary of the SHINE Mural Festival
Tampa Bay nonprofits, community groups mobilize for post-Helene relief and recovery effort
Across Tampa Bay, nonprofits and community groups mobilize for post-Helene relief and recovery efforts.
Partner Partner Content Pinellas County Schools Referendum funds reading programs that build student confidence
The reading, art, music and technology programs funded by the Pinellas County Schools Referendum include instructional tools that help reading intervention specialists build skills and confidence in struggling high school students.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium expands conservation efforts with manatee rehabilitation center
Clearwater Marine Aquarium continues expanding its role in conserving and protecting the manatee population with a new state-of-the-art manatee rehabilitation center.
Bike, walk, scoot or skate to Tampa’s World Car-Free Day
After a successful debut in 2023, Tampa's World Car-Free Day returns with a larger event and the same mission, promoting the benefits of transportation options.
Grassroots advocacy pays off in “City of the Arts”
After Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed all state arts grant funding, the Warehouse Arts District Association led a grassroots advocacy effort to have the St. Petersburg City Council boost funding for impacted organizations.
Tampa may fund fare-free year on busy HART route connecting downtown, USF
The Tampa City Council may fund a pilot program offering a year of fare-free service on the HART bus system's busy Route 1.
Live Grow Thrive 2045: Tampa Comp Plan update focuses on resiliency, climate change
As local planning agency Plan Hillsborough works on Live Grow Thrive 2045, the update to Tampa's Comprehensive Plan, sea level rise, climate change and resiliency are among the policy priorities.
September arts: New Tampa Performing Arts Center Fall Festival, Free Museum Day in St. Pete, more
A packed September arts lineup has the four-day New Tampa Performing Arts Center Fall Festival, Free Museum Day in St. Pete, new plays hitting the stage and plenty of art exhibits.
