Temple Terrace

Downtown redevelopment is the big story in Temple Terrace, the city within the city of Tampa. City leaders closed on a monumental deal with Vlass Temple Terrace LLC in 2009 that sets the stage for a new Main Street and a mixture of office, retail, restaurant and residential uses in the city’s downtown.  

Following CDC guildelines, Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers remained open during COVID to serve the community, including through educational programs such as Sighting Sight Words.

Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers: educational support in community

When COVID hit, the Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers listened to the community and started tutoring programs at all seven locations to combat the pandemic slide in student learning and test scores.

This election, Clearwater voters will decide whether to sell two city-owned properties on the bluff overlooking the downtown waterfront to private developers for a long-sought redevelopment project.
Election 2022: Important voter referendum decisions on both sides of Tampa Bay

In Hillsborough County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Largo, important voter referendum decisions this election cycle may shape future growth and development.

Academy of the Holy Names student Lexline Johnson combined her knowledge of coding and quantum physics to win tech giant Apple's prestigious Swift Student Challenge.
Talented Temple Terrace teen wins prestigious Apple Swift Student Challenge

Academy of the Holy Names student Lexline Johnson combined her knowledge of coding and quantum physics to win tech giant Apple's prestigious Swift Student Challenge.

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
Nonprofits activate Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support Hurricane Ian recovery

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Stanley Gray, President and Interim CEO of the Urban League Hillsborough County
Urban League of Hillsborough County rises up with mission to close equity gaps

Learn more about the local Urban League's mission to close economic and social equity gaps for Blacks and other People of Color living in Tampa and Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County's Equity Profile Action Plan will look at key issues through an equity lens.
Hillsborough County seeks input on new Equity Profile Action Plan

''By developing an equity profile of our community, opportunities for equitable growth can be identified and nurtured,” says an RFP describing Hillsborough County's Equity Profile Action Plan. 

Fintech company founder Brian Alvarez-Bailey wants to help Blacks access startup resources.
New fintech firm helps non-coders connect to banks

A Chicago transplant is looking to help grow the Tampa Bay Area, help non-coders in the fintech industry, and bridge the gap between existing services and minorities.

Kenneth Jones administers Hillsborough County’s ACE contract with CareerSource Tampa Bay.
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.

Some of the herbal offers and elixirs available at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo.
November Arts Roundup: Oddities & Curiosities, festivals, performances, and more

Just as Florida's perfect winter weather begins to set in during November, arts festivals and events begin to heat up for locals and visiting snowbirds.  

Kindergarten to eighth-grade students claim awards for their bookmarks.
Student artists compete in Tampa library’s Hispanic Heritage contest

The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is accepting original artwork from K-12 students for its annual contest in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus an update on what’s happening at the library.

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