Community Foundation Tampa Bay competitive grants support nonprofits and their mission
Community Foundation Tampa Bay's annual competitive grant program supports nonprofits working to improve the quality of life in communities across the region.
Clearwater
As locals and visitors famously enjoy fun in the sun here, the city of Clearwater focuses development efforts on beachfront luxury resorts and on downtown projects. Waterfront Aqualea Resort and Residences, a $105 million coral-colored luxury hotel and condominium development, opened in 2009 adjacent to the high-end Sandpearl Resort and Sandpearl Residences. New projects downtown include Station Square, a 15-story residential tower, the Strand at Clearwater Centre and Water’s Edge.
Redefining Refuge: Natasha Nascimento’s mission of hope for exploited children
Launched in 2010, Tampa Bay nonprofit Redefining Refuge has a vital, heart-wrenching role in providing care, support, and advocacy for children and youth recovered from exploitation and trafficking.
County Commission chair proposes to stop funding Creative Pinellas
Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott proposes the county stop funding its local arts agency, Creative Pinellas, in the budget year starting October 1.
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.
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.
A Mother’s Arms’ “Purses for Purpose” supports mission to uplift vulnerable mothers, children
A Mother's Arms' inaugural fundraiser, "Purses for Purpose," raises money for the grassroots Clearwater nonprofit's mission to support vulnerable mothers and prevent child abuse.
July arts: FMoPA International Photography Competition, Powerstories Theatre 25th season, much more
Our July arts roundup has the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts' 2025 International Photography Competition exhibition, Powerstories Theatre's "Witch Hunt," St. Pete's Second Saturday ArtWalk, and more.
June arts: Tampa Fringe returns, Stageworks season finale, Studios @ 5663, more
The Tampa International Fringe Fest returns to Ybor City. Plus, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" at Stageworks Theatre, “VISIBLE: SEEN and HEARD" at Studios @ 5663, and much more.
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.
Lucid Vending dispenses art, nostalgia, and creativity around Tampa Bay
St. Pete-based Lucid Vending sells local art and an eclectic array of oddities out of refurbished vintage vending machines at breweries, bars, and art-focused businesses around Tampa Bay.
