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USF's Pakistani Student Association performs during the Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay's 2025 Independence Day celebration.
Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day with full house at The Regent

The  Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay's annual Independence Day celebration at The Regent in Riverview draws an estimated crowd of 700 to honor their shared heritage and culture and enjoy an evening of music and food.

Ariana Walker and Luke Preston of The Studio
Creative sanctuary The Studio launching pop-up in heart of Ybor City

The Studio, a creative space and sanctuary planned in Ybor City, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for a four-weekend pop-up that will hopefully lead to a permanent space. 

Gorkhali Kitchen's four partners: Poonam Gurung, Reema Lama Widdoes, Rajesh Pathak, and Menora Panthi
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant Gorkhali Kitchen brings Nepal’s bold flavors to Tampa Bay

New Tampa's Gorkhali Kitchen, the first and only Nepalese restaurant in the area, has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction three years in a row.

University Area CDC Executive Director and CEO Sarah Combs and the community nonprofit's Board of Directors take part in art therapy during a team retreat at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa
University Area CDC board members reflect on Combs’ impact, look ahead to leadership transition

As long-time University Area Community Development Corporation Executive Director and CEO Sarah Combs departs for Metropolitan Ministries, board members reflect on her impact and discuss the nonprofit's upcoming leadership transition.

The welcoming, calming environment at Clearwater nonprofit A Mother's Arms includes a painting by local artist James Kitchens (aka Freeman)
A Mother’s Arms’ “Purses for Purpose” supports mission to uplift vulnerable mothers, children

A Mother's Arms' inaugural fundraiser, "Purses for Purpose," raises money for the grassroots Clearwater nonprofit's mission to support vulnerable mothers and prevent child abuse.

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center in Odessa is a library, performing arts space, school facility, events venue, and a community hub where people connect
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center: Pasco’s hidden gem

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center is many things -- library, theater, events venue, school media center, and community hub where people come to connect.

Earlier this year, the City of Tampa and community members held a grand reopening ceremony at Kid Mason Community Center to celebrate the completion of renovations
Renovated, revitalized historic Tampa landmark Kid Mason Community Center begins new chapter

In downtown Tampa, two significant Parks and Recreation Department renovation projects -- the recently completed overhaul of Kid Mason Community Center and the ongoing reconstruction of Herman Massey Park -- happened with funding from the city's Community Redevelopment Agency.

Tampa resident Hina Alvi enjoyed every minute of the Eid ul Adha celebration at her friend’s home in Tampa.
A joyous Eid ul Adha celebrated across Tampa Bay

Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays observed by Muslims around the world.

Business owner and hairdresser Carmen Conrad, seen here with longtime customer Marilyn Shaw, has become a fixture in Land O’ Lakes.
Longtime Land O’ Lakes hairdresser, business owner reflects on five decades of determination

Longtime Land O' Lakes hairdresser and business owner Carmen Conrad reflects on five decades of entrepreneurship and determination.

Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is shaped by emotion and inspired by nature, offering a human touch AI-generated art cannot replicate.
The artful journey of Uzma Adnan: A brush with passion and purpose

Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is made with heart, creativity, and emotion - a human touch that the AI-generated art flooding the market can't replicate.

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