Heard ‘Em Say helps young people find their voice through poetry, performance
Heard 'Em Say Youth Arts Collective, the nonprofit behind Tampa’s only youth open mic event, uplifts adolescent and teen voices through poetry, storytelling, and the arts.
Tampa
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.
Masthead gallery: Countdown Improv Festival finale
A photo gallery from the 2025 Countdown Improv Festival's closing day at The Commodore in Ybor City.
Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day with full house at The Regent
The Pakistani American Association of Tampa Bay's annual Independence Day celebration at The Regent in Riverview draws an estimated crowd of 700 to honor their shared heritage and culture and enjoy an evening of music and food.
FMoPA World Photography Day special events
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts celebrates World Photography Day with a week of events.
Get hooked on Florida fishing history with new Tampa Bay History Center exhibit
The Tampa Bay History Center's new exhibit "The Lure of Florida Fishing" explores the state's long history with fishing and Tampa Bay's role in the story.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Chair Linda O. Simmons looks to grow nonprofit’s impact, drive change
New Community Foundation Tampa Bay Board Chair Linda O. Simmons brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a commitment to drive positive change.
Creative sanctuary The Studio launching pop-up in heart of Ybor City
The Studio, a creative space and sanctuary planned in Ybor City, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for a four-weekend pop-up that will hopefully lead to a permanent space.
Before the signal fades: The unseen costs of defunding Florida’s public media
Following the elimination of federal and state funding for public broadcasting, Tampa Bay area stations vow to continue community mission in face of uncertain future.
Promoting cervical, breast cancer screening among minority women
Healthcare professionals and cancer survivors educate and advocate for increased cervical and breast cancer screening among minority women.
Tampa Pickleball Crew takes the court for Ybor revival
Breathing new life into a former industrial building on Adamo Drive, Tampa Pickleball Crew is part of a re-energized Ybor City's revitalization.
