Keeping a dream alive: Envisioning a chess park in East Tampa
Architect Joshua L. Jones imagines his chess park concept as a seed that could help grow community engagement and civic pride as well as additional investments in East Tampa.
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.
Photo story: Central Avenue walking tour
The Tampa Bay History Center offers guided walking tours of some of Tampa’s most historic sites and neighborhoods. Follow along on a recent tour of Central Avenue.
Apprenticeship program seeks low-income youths in Tampa, Hillsborough
A pilot program is recruiting disadvantaged youths in Hillsborough County for a free Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment program.
Open Cafe: An oasis of great food, opportunity in East Tampa
Open Cafe in East Tampa serves up tasty soul food along with second chances for former inmates and the homeless who find work, hope, and opportunities to move up and out of poverty.
Fifth Third Bank pledges $20M for East Tampa neighborhood development
East Tampa will be the beneficiary of new loans, private equity, and philanthropic support designed to close equity gaps in the historically black community.
Tampa Arts Alliance hosts series of townhall meetings to solicit needs of the local art community
What’s next? The 4th Tampa Arts Alliance townhall meeting will focus on East Tampa during a virtual meetup on Oct. 6 and then Downtown Tampa and Ybor City on Oct. 13 in person at Rialto Theatre.
83 Degrees, USF Mass Comm launch East Tampa storytelling project
Solutions Journalism stories will focus on the grassroots efforts of people and organizations in East Tampa who are chipping away at difficult issues that continue to impact the quality of life in its historic neighborhoods.
