East Tampa

Much has changed for the better in East Tampa since the 1980s when riots rocked the majority minority community and criminals ran rampant, but many challenges remain even as bold solution makers work to create jobs, new housing, education opportunities, access to healthcare, and a safe environment.

Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay History Center College Hill walking tour

A photo gallery from the Tampa Bay History Center's College Hill walking tour

Tampa Bay Sun mascot Solé dances with students from Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation: Inspiring next generation of women athletes, leaders

The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation and partner nonprofit Rise Up Soccer Club are on a shared mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of women athletes and leaders.

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County's 2025 Family Guide is a comprehensive tool for helping families find valuable community resources and programs.
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County 2025 Family Guide: A tool to find community resources

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County 2025 Family Guide is a valuable tool to help families find a wide range of community resources 

An aerial view of the Midtown East office tower in January 2025
10 projects to watch in (the rest of) 2025 (and beyond)

A look at 10 noteworthy Tampa Bay development and construction projects in various stages of progress.

Hillsborough County nonprofit Abe Brown Ministries is one of six organizations in the country to win grant funding through a new initiative focused on reentry housing programs. 
Abe Brown Ministries wins national grant to expand reentry housing program

Hillsborough County nonprofit Abe Brown Ministries is one of six organizations in the country to win grant funding through a new initiative focused on reentry housing programs. 

CDC of Tampa founder Chloe Coney is one of the inaugural inductees into the Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame
Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame: Honoring business owners who make a difference

The Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame's inaugural inductees share a commitment to building successful businesses and building up the community. 

Feeding Tampa Bay has daily food and emergency distribution events for hurricane relief. After Milton delivered a double whammy to the region, the nonprofit urgently needs volunteers.
Tampa Bay nonprofits expand hurricane relief after Milton

In the middle of helping the community recover from Helene, Tampa Bay's nonprofits are expanding their relief work after Milton delivers a second hit to the region.

Walk Bike Tampa's third annual World Car-Free Day celebration is Saturday, September 20th.
Safe Streets Week: Making roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists

Plan Hillsborough, Walk Bike Tampa and other community partners have organized Safe Streets Week to work for solutions that address the significant community issue of pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

The day after Helene, Feeding Tampa Bay launched food distribution sites in hard-hit areas across Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay nonprofits, community groups mobilize for post-Helene relief and recovery effort

Across Tampa Bay, nonprofits and community groups mobilize for post-Helene relief and recovery efforts.

Riders in Tampa's World Car-Free Day roll across Ashley Drive en route to the Encore district downtown, one of the event’s three activity hubs along with Midtown Commons and HCC Ybor Plaza.
Photo story: Tampa’s World Car-Free Day

Photos from the second annual Tampa World Car-Free Day, a bike ride to a block party that promotes transportation options.

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