The Book Rescuers has grown from a driveway yard sale to a 14,400 square-foot warehouse location with 10 employees and a calendar of community events.

The Book Rescuers: Largo business on mission to rehome books, build community

George and Sarah Brooks have taken The Book Rescuers from a yard sale in their driveway to a 14,400 square-foot warehouse location that's part bookstore, part community gathering place.

Largo's Horizon West Bay, shown here in June, is slated to open in the fall
Pinellas cities’ construction projects aim to revitalize key areas

For Largo, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, and Oldsmar, city construction projects are part of the effort to revitalize key areas of the community.

New Tampa Bay History Center President and CEO Audrey Chapuis
Tampa Bay History Center names new President, CEO

New Tampa Bay History Center President and CEO Audrey Chapuis brings decades of leadership at cultural and academic institutions to the role.

Masthead gallery: Countdown Improv Festival finale

A photo gallery from the 2025 Countdown Improv Festival's closing day at The Commodore in Ybor City. 

Heard 'Em Say's monthly open mic, the only youth open mic in Tampa, is a cornerstone program for the nonprofit.
Heard ‘Em Say helps young people find their voice through poetry, performance

Heard 'Em Say Youth Arts Collective, the nonprofit behind Tampa’s only youth open mic event, uplifts adolescent and teen voices through poetry, storytelling, and the arts. 

Creative Pinellas' "Making Waves" cultural tourism pilot program is planned to bring environmental-themed art installations and projects to parks, beaches, preserves, and other public places around the county in spring 2026.
Creative Pinellas accepting artist grant applications for environmental-themed “Making Waves”

Creative Pinellas is launching “Making Waves,” a new environmental-themed cultural tourism pilot program, in spring 2026. Pinellas-based artists who want to take part have an August 31st deadline to apply for grant funding.

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.

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts' weeklong World Photography Day celebration includes its photo club's inaugural happy hour meet-up
FMoPA World Photography Day special events

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts celebrates World Photography Day with a week of events. 

This Lamar Sparkman painting depicts tarpon fishing off Gasparilla Island with the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse in the background. Tampa Bay History Center Collection
Get hooked on Florida fishing history with new Tampa Bay History Center exhibit

The Tampa Bay History Center's new exhibit "The Lure of Florida Fishing" explores the state's long history with fishing and Tampa Bay's role in the story. 

New Community Foundation Tampa Bay Chair Linda O. Simmons brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience to the role.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Chair Linda O. Simmons looks to grow nonprofit’s impact, drive change

New Community Foundation Tampa Bay Board Chair Linda O. Simmons brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a commitment to drive positive change.

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