And off they go, all fancied up, their bikes decorated with feathered boas and flowers. This global event has evolved into a big movement promoting women’s visibility and personality. Photos by Carole Devillers

Presented by TT Art Collective at Curtis Hixon Park for Fourth Friday, muralist artist and former NFL player Aaron Evans works on a painting representing his brand “King-Frog” to be on display in IKE Smart City kiosks in Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers

Friends enjoy the casual and relaxed atmosphere of Sparkman Wharf on the Fourth Friday of August. Photos by Carole Devillers

A spiffy couple makes their way to one of the Fourth Friday cultural venues. Photos by Carole Devillers

Walking the Tampa Riverwalk is a great choice to connect to the participating venues while enjoying the colorful lighting display on the architecture. Photos by Carole Devillers

Fourth Friday, the monthly arts & culture crawl in Tampa’s downtown, resumed on Aug. 27th, attracting visitors with free live music and food and drink specials. Photos by Carole Devillers

Singer artist and emcee/producer Jinx, a Tampa native, performs with his wife Shelby Sol and their band, on the Straz Center’s Riverwalk stage during a free outdoor concert for Fourth Friday. Photos by Carole Devillers

Artist Crystaline Rojas of A Splash Of Passion Art contributes to the event at Curtis Hixon Park by creating a new artwork. Photos by Carole Devillers

As a "Sip & Stroll" Fourth Friday venue, Sparkman Wharf is a popular destination. Alcoholic consumption is allowed when purchased from participating vendors. Photos by Carole Devillers

A beautifully detailed mural depicting Tampa’s past and present maritime history adorns one side of Maven Designs building in the Channel District. Photos by Carole Devillers

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Tampa is on the verge of achieving many long-planned ambitions. Downtown and waterfront developments, the expansion of the city's port and airport, a planned and a substantial increase in research and academic activities at the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College fuel its progress.

For Good

Success 4 Kids & Families is now part of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, a merger intended to ensure the long-term growth of behavioral and emotional counseling programs for children, teens, and young adults

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay adds Success 4 Kids & Families

Philip MorganWednesday, January 29, 2025

Development News

Blind Tiger Cafe's Roberto Torres has built a successful business and helped build a stronger community.

Blind Tiger's Roberto Torres: Building Tampa’s future with coffee, community, and creativity

Allison KoehlerWednesday, January 29, 2025

Development News

On his popular Tampa Bay Developer podcast, fifth-generation Tampanian Garrett Greco talks Tampa history, growth, and culture with the city's movers and shakers.

Podcasts and properties: Garrett Greco talks all things Tampa development

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, January 29, 2025

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Artist Anthony Freese's mural at Roland Park K-8 is part of a community-focused public art initiative in Tampa's Westshore District.

Westshore District cultivates community, creativity with public art

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 29, 2025

For Good

Filmmaker and USF affiliate faculty Tamara Nemirovsky's award-winning documentary "Second Chances" follows four people's journey through homelessness, addiction, and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Second Chances:" USF faculty's award-winning documentary on addiction, recovery

Deborah Bostock-KelleyTuesday, January 28, 2025

For Good

Hillsborough County nonprofit Abe Brown Ministries is one of six organizations in the country to win grant funding through a new initiative focused on reentry housing programs.

Abe Brown Ministries wins national grant to expand reentry housing program

Bob SimonWednesday, January 22, 2025

Development News

In his book "Architecture of Segregation: The Hierarchy of Spaces and Places," Tampa architect Jerel McCants explores the role the profession has played in separating races and ethnic groups.

Tampa architect explores architecture's role in segregation

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, January 22, 2025

Development News

Tim Ogden's vision has made Deviant Libation more than a brewery. It is a vibrant, inclusive community hub in Ybor Heights.

Deviant Libation brews community and creativity in Ybor Heights

Allison KoehlerWednesday, January 22, 2025

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Masthead gallery: Gasparilla 2025

Carole DevillersWednesday, January 22, 2025

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Alex Utz, Robert Ebeid, and Safa Farban perform in “The French Connection (not the film, the experience)" at The Commodore in Ybor City.

The Commodore: Ybor's risk-taking, scene-making improv venue

Allison KoehlerWednesday, January 15, 2025

Feature Story

Tampa City Council member Luis Viera: We must promote apprenticeships, skilled trades

Luis VieraWednesday, January 15, 2025

Feature Story

"The Sacred Arts Tour" returns to Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg in January.

January arts: John Lennon photos at Tempus Projects, Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, much more

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 8, 2025

Development News

HART's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding.

HART Route 1 fare-free for year under Tampa pilot program

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

For Good

Dance Tampa Bay is seeking dancers who want to be part of the nonprofit's film project, "Dance Rising Tampa Bay."

Dance Tampa Bay seeks dancers for film project

Christopher CurryFriday, January 3, 2025

For Good

The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on one USF faculty member

Reflecting on life, legacy of Nikki Giovanni

Kiran Malik-KhanTuesday, December 31, 2024

For Good

Joshua's Way of Hope empowers underserved and at-risk children and youth to achieve.

Joshua's Way of Hope empowers youth, families

Philip MorganTuesday, December 31, 2024

Feature Story

Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson reflects on the first year in business for her Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights and looks to grow its community engagement in the year ahead.

Black English Bookstore celebrates first anniversary, looks ahead

Kiran Malik-KhanTuesday, December 31, 2024

Feature Story

Army veteran Malika Montgomery has competed in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games thanks to the support and generosity of Operation Helping Hand and its volunteers

Decades of support: Operation Helping Hand's commitment to veterans

Tashie TierneyTuesday, December 31, 2024

Feature Story

Masthead gallery: Midtown Tampa

Carole DevillersTuesday, December 31, 2024

Feature Story

Light It Up Clearwater rings in the New Year

Christopher CurryMonday, December 30, 2024

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Tampa Highlights

Downtown Dwellers: Raising urban kids in Tampa Read Article

For Downtown Tampa families with young children, the neighborhood isn’t an urban jungle. It’s an urban jungle gym.

Photo: Lauren, Hudson, and Bryan Durkin pick up a popsicle at Duckweed Urban Market in downtown Tampa. by Amber Sigman

1 Million Cups: Meet local doers tackling opportunities in the global marketplace Read Article

Pitch your business concept and get constructive criticism among friends and neighbors at 1 Million Cups Tampa.

Photo: (L-R) Maria Gibbs, Scott Hutterman, Dr., Loren Murfield, and Jared Kohn at 1 Million Cups in Tampa. by Amber Sigman

Q&A: Ashly Anderson and Shaun Drinkard, Tampa Downtown Partnership Read Article

When President and CEO Christine Burdick retires from her post at the Tampa Downtown Partnership, she will leave behind a team of creative thought leaders working to enhance the city's urban scene. Meet two key team members.

Photo: Ashly Anderson, senior design manager for Downtown Tampa Partnership by Amber Sigman

Transformational change underway in North Hyde Park, West Tampa Read Article

The diversity of apartments, restaurants and shops in North Hyde Park is particularly attractive to young professionals and college students looking for an affordable neighborhood near downtown.

Photo: (L-R) James Rue and Gian Carlos Birriel co-own Raw Smoothie Co. Photo by Julie Branaman

Channel District grows along waterfront in Tampa Read Article

Looking across the horizon of downtown Tampa, what do you see? Construction cranes hovering over the Channel District as apartments, hotels and new shops emerge to create a walkable urban community.

Photo by Julie Branaman

Tampa Hackerspace provides a place to tinker Read Article

Tampa Hackerspace is helping to fuel Tampa Bay’s creative instincts, facilitating experimentation and collaboration with shared tools and space.

Photo: Mabel the T-Rex sculpted by J. Kent at Tampa Hackerspace. by Amber Sigman

Moving to downtown Tampa: Smart Lab brings innovative view Read Article

Suffolk’s Smart Lab featuring 3D virtual reality opens in the Channel District near Tampa Bay WaVE and Water Street Tampa, joining the Tampa Bay Area's growing innovation ecosystem.

Photo: USF’s new building rises a short distance from Channelside. Cheryl Rogers

Urban Stimuli: Meet CW a.k.a. Carolyn Wilson Read Article

Beyond her eponymous Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, Developer Carolyn Wilson is doing (and will continue to do) what she does best: Flex eternal good taste.

Photo: Carolyn Wilson or CW, owner and designer at CW's Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, wins the 2018 Private Sector Award. Amber Sigman

Commuter Challenge: Going carless in Tampa Read Article

Getting to work isn't easy for most of us using Tampa streets and Hillsborough County roads. So spend a week using alternative transportation and see what happens.

Photo: Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits. Photo provided by Karen Kress

Tampa Bay WaVE: Diversity highlights latest tech cohort Read Article

A diverse group of entrepreneurs completes its formal program with Demo Day at Tampa Bay WaVE, a nonprofit tech accelerator in downtown Tampa.

Photo: Jonathan Truong, co-founder of Verapy, a start-up at Tampa Bay Wave's Accelerator Build program. by Amber Sigman

Urban Stimuli: Armature Works, Tampa Heights Read Article

This is really Tampa: Armature Works will evolve how you think about Tampa Heights and the urban core.

Photo: A duo studies and reads at Union Coffee and Tea in Armature Works. Amber Sigman

What's next for Florida: Sam Gibbons, Tampa Read Article

When it comes to transportation, the goal must to be find equilibrium between what is socially, economically, and environmentally just for all people.

Photo: The Smart Mobility Division, created in early 2018, will oversee Tampa's $40 million transit system upgrade. Diane Egner

Tampa Bay Area thought leaders share what they anticipate most in 2018 Read Article

Find out what's on the minds of local thought leaders at the start of the new year, and what it could mean for you.

Photo: Tampa thought leaders

A typical day along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Diane Egner

The new smart car pilot program launched by Florida DOT, HART, and BEEP of Orlando gives driverless rides along the Tampa Riverwalk and in Tampa Heights. Courtesy of HART

The Tampa Museum of Art is celebrating its centennial year with special exhibits and events. Photos by Kimberly DeFalco

Alexsandra Wolfe runs Pure-Sipity, a company combatting date rape. Courtesy of Alexsandra Wolfe

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

A still clip from the documentary Tampa Beer: Crafting the Bay. Courtesy of Tampa Theatre

Elementary school kids color during the after-school program. Amber Sigman

Approximately the size of a shipping container, WaterCube TM is portable and can provide up to 10 million gallons of water daily without access to any water supply. Courtesy of Genesis Systems, LLC