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.
The January arts scene in Tampa Bay has exhibits at Tempus Projects' new location in the Ybor City Kress Building, a photography exhibit on the history of poverty in the U.S. at the USF Contemporary Art Museum, a new theater company debuting in Bradenton and much more.
A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
Events across Tampa Bay this weekend will celebrate the June 19th Juneteenth holiday.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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