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Perhaps best known for hosting Super Bowls and Gasparilla parades, housing MacDill Air Force Base and being home to professional sports teams and high profile athletes – the crown jewel of the Tampa Bay region is oh-so-much more. Tampa is on the verge of achieving many long-planned ambitions. Downtown redevelopment, the expansion of the city’s port and airport, a planned Interstate 4 Green Tech corridor and a substantial increase in research activities at the University of South Florida fuel its  progress. 

Community artists go positive following state’s street mural ban

Community art projects spread a positive message to counteract negativity stirred by state's street art ban. 

Creativity, entrepreneurship thrive at Ybor City’s western outpost

A risk-taking, creative spirit permeates the businesses at Ybor's gritty western edge.

Midtown East gets its close-up

Tampa's newest office tower, Midtown East, offers state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable lounge-like environment.

Hillsborough collaboration promotes safe sleep for babies

Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County's Safe Baby program hosts National Safe Sleep Awareness Month community education event.

Survivor Ventures’ The Garden Within blooms in Tampa

Survivor Ventures, a nonprofit for survivors of human trafficking, has opened its first Florida location in South Tampa.

Ocean Ink Raw Bar joins Ybor food scene

Barterhouse owner Ken Emery adds a second restaurant concept in Ybor City, the recently-opened Ocean Ink Raw Bar.

Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival brews up creativity, community

ThIs year's Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival moves to the Florida State Fairgrounds to accomodate its ever-growing crowd.

(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.

CoolCrew: Tampa mother-daughter duo turns hand fans into fashion statements

Tampa mother-daughter duo Stephanie Cook and Hailee Dayfield have turned hand fans into fashion accessories.

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