Tarpon Springs

How you can access and support local arts while social distancing

Florida artists, museums, and galleries are stepping up in creative and innovative ways to meet the needs of the community while the threat of COVID-19 keeps us home and looking for things to do.

Socially engaged artwork.
New SPACEcraft art hubs to travel Pinellas over 2 years

Introducing SPACEcraft traveling art hubs “Make/Play” and “Read/Grow.” The hubs will be inside shipping containers and will host a variety of arts and cultural events including music, arts, book arts, free library, meditation, performance, and gardening.

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For Good: Ryan Wells Foundation in Pinellas County supports next gen chefs

The Ryan Wells Foundation helps fund culinary scholarships, industry training opportunities, and funds for consumable purchases in Pinellas County schools. Fair warning: We recommend that you not read this article on an empty stomach. We can't be responsible for your drooling.

Each Trash Swag shirt is crafted from 8 recycled water bottles and repurposed fibers.
TrashSwag: Products designed for global impact

Seven years ago, Desiree McLaughlin took a Creative Thinking Class through USF St. Petersburg’s Business Entrepreneurship program. Originally, she hoped to develop clothing for female kite surfers like herself. She reworked the idea, searching for the right angle, the right time. Soon TrashSwag began to fall into place.

Hallmark filmed Love in the Sun in Pinellas County.
St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission enjoys record year

Spurred by Hallmark movies, independent films, and major studio releases, the St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission reports a record year. 

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New brewery in Tarpon Springs: Unrefined and proud of It

Tarpon Springs' craft beer scene is growing with Unrefined, a new brewery focused on sours, stouts, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Where to see fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July

In the mood to see fireworks? Check out this list of some of the best places to participate in Independence Day celebrations and see fireworks for free on July 3rd and 4th around the Tampa Bay Area in 2019.

Biking in Dunedin.
Forward Pinellas launches crowdsourcing tool to get public input on bike/ped plan

Forward Pinellas is using crowdsourcing and interactive mapping to get more public input on bicycle and pedestrian priorities 

If not now, when? Why one Tampa Bay company sees great value in new Regional Resiliency Coalition

When it comes to a problem as big as sea level rise, which could destroy up to $161 billion of economic activity across the Tampa Bay region by 2060, good corporate citizens can’t afford to simply watch from the sidelines. Read Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Pinellas County agencies plan to curate Alt. U.S. 19 Cultural Corridor

Planning and arts organizations are seeking public input on a placemaking project designed to create an inventory of art venues, museums, galleries and public art in North Pinellas.

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