Buzz: A look at Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay this weekend
Events across Tampa Bay this weekend will celebrate the June 19th Juneteenth holiday.
Bradenton
A Gallup survey ranking 26 U.S. communities found Bradenton scored highest of all in the category of “emotional attachment” as measured by social offerings, physical beauty and an open and welcoming nature. That friendly vibe particularly permeates the Village of the Arts, an enclave where bountiful whimsy expresses itself in the district’s colorful cottages, studios, galleries, book stores and restaurants. Bradenton is also home to the headquarters of Beall’s Department Stores, Tropicana Products and Champs Sports. Just to the west, mile-wide Anna Maria Island is home to three laid-back island communities. Just to the east is Lakewood Ranch, one of Florida’s newest and hippest planned communities.
Red tide persists along Florida’s Gulf coast, how you can help stop it
Human behavior influences the ebb and flow of red tide in Florida waterways. Here's what you need to know and how you can help.
Seminole Tribe, USF Sustainable Tourism and USF Access 3D Lab preserve history at Egmont Key
Most locals know Egmont Key at the mouth of Tampa Bay as a terrific recreational spot, but the island holds a haunting chapter in Florida history that the Seminole Tribe of Florida is fighting to preserve with the help of USF scholars.
USF Sustainable Tourism team reframes visitor experience to help save Egmont Key
USF Researcher Dr. Brooke Hansen aims to apply United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Egmont Key project to encourage a holistic shift toward sustainable tourism practices across Florida.
Boom by the Bay: Where to see fireworks, celebrate 4th of July
Tampa's Boom by the Bay is back! As are lots of other small town and community 4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area. Read what's out there.
New movie Fear of Rain features local talent, screens in Tampa, opens nationwide
Fear of Rain stars veteran actors Katherine Heigl, Harry Connick Jr., Madison Iseman, and Israel Broussard plus local talent including Eugenie Bondurant and Castille Landon.
First Watch to open new Manatee headquarters near UTC Mall
The Florida-based restaurant chain, First Watch, will expand its corporate headquarters to south Manatee County in 2021 with the completion of a 39,000-square-foot headquarters at University Town Center.
On our radar: Most anticipated projects coming to the Tampa Bay Area in 2021
As we exhale a sigh of relief to have 2020 behind us, 83 Degrees and our readers are looking forward to what's new and what's next for the Tampa Bay Area in 2021 and beyond that will transform our shared environment and experiences. Read about a few that you won't want to miss.
Dig deep for #GivingTuesday2020 in Tampa Bay
Small donations from thousands of people could add up to a major impact on Tampa Bay Area nonprofits and charitable organizations struggling to make ends meet this year during the pandemic.
On the hunt for unique holiday gifts from local makers in the Tampa Bay area
83 Degrees Media set out to find unique gifts by local makers throughout the Tampa Bay region as samples of what one can find online and at area markets, boutique shops, and small galleries. While the number out there is pretty impressive, we include just a few here to whet your appetite for mining out these and other gems.
