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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.

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Tampa fine dining institution Mise en Place joins real estate developer Darryl Shaw's Ybor revitalization with its upcoming move to Casa Gomez, shown here in 2024.
Tampa fine dining legend Mise en Place gets in on Ybor with move to Casa Gomez

In 39 years of business, Tampa fine dining institution Mise en Place has been a pioneer business on Platt Street and then Kennedy Boulevard. Now, the iconic restaurant joins Darryl Shaw's Ybor revitalization with a move to Casa Gomez.    

Artwork by Prodigy participants on display during a March 2024 showcase event at the University Area CDC Community Center
Arts at heart of University Area revitalization

The University Area Community Development Corporation is transforming a North Tampa neighborhood through creativity, community-building, and youth empowerment.

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. 

Speaking at the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum in May, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says Westshore is "not just part of Tampa's story...you are a main character."
What’s new, what’s next in Tampa’s bustling Westshore District

During the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, industry insiders share insights on the current trends in Westshore's office, retail, residential, and hotel markets and where they see things going.

Masthead gallery: Historic Plant City

A photo gallery from historic downtown Plant City

Masthead gallery: Guava City Paint Jam

A photo gallery of the murals that artists created in Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights as part of the Guava City Paint Jam, a grassroots, artist-led festival.

The Clearwater Arts Alliance showcases the relaunch of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative with the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event on Saturday, May 31st.
Clearwater Sculpture Series community celebration

On Saturday, May 31st, the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event showcases the new version of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative that puts temporary sculpture installations by local artists in the medians along the 400 to 600 blocks of Cleveland Street.

From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future.
Tampa Downtown Partnership “What’s Pop-In?” sessions seek feedback on downtown’s future

From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future. 

Masthead gallery: Chicken yoga at Ybor City’s Hotel Haya

A photo gallery from Yoga Loft Tampa's monthly chicken yoga class at Hotel Haya in Ybor City

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