Season’s readings: Our Tampa Bay holiday guide
Our epic guide to holiday events in Tampa Bay.
Largo
The City of Largo truly lives within its means. It doesn’t issue bonds. It doesn’t go into debt. It saves, and then spends – a rarity in most public and private circles. The city puts a premium on quality of life, providing a wide array of recreational options for its residents, young and old. An active public library and a busy cultural arts center help host a full slate of special events and recreational activities. Pinellas County’s third-largest city with 75,000 residents, Largo stands out as one of the most affordable housing markets in Florida, and, as a result, many families buy their first homes here. Largo’s economic base boasts a wide variety of manufacturers.
Tampa Bay arts roundup: SHINE Mural Festival, Arts Annual, more
The 11th SHINE Mural Festival and Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual 8 are a sample of Tampa Bay's arts happenings.
(Mid) October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, Halloween happenings
Our arts roundup has the Ybor Arts Tour, Halloween-themed events, and more.
Coastal Ballet of Florida takes the stage in Tampa Bay
Co-founded by renowned dancer and educator Heather Ossola, Coastal Ballet of Florida offers Tampa Bay audiences a homegrown classical ballet company.
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.
The Book Rescuers: Largo business on mission to rehome books, build community
George and Sarah Brooks have taken The Book Rescuers from a yard sale in their driveway to a 14,400 square-foot warehouse location that's part bookstore, part community gathering place.
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.
August arts: Countdown Improv, “Sacred Pilgrimage,” much more
Our August - and august - arts roundup has the Countdown Improv Festival in Ybor, "Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban” at The Portico in downtown Tampa, "In a New Light" at the Tampa Museum of Art, and more.
May arts: Tempus Projects, Guava Jam, much more
Tampa Bay's May arts scene has Tempus Projects' "Vae Victis: Quintas Sunistra,” the first Guava City Paint Jam, Creative Pinellas' new gallery space in St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and plenty more.
