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.  

Supporters of black businesses get on the bus to help support Tampa based businesses.

Black Business Bus Tour introduces shoppers to unique small shops

The purpose of the Black Business Bus Tour in Tampa isn't solely to promote local black-owned businesses, but also to help improve networking opportunities and economic conditions for the whole community.

Nomination deadline approaches for University Area Community Impact Awards

Time is running out to nominate organizations for the University Area Community Impact Awards, which applaud the efforts of groups making a difference in the Tampa's innovation district.

Gwen Myers speaking at the AFT news conference.
Hillsborough referendum calls for more sales taxes to support better roads, safer alternatives

A November ballot referendum for improved transportation will ask Hillsborough County voters to support raising the local sales tax paid on a dollar spent from 7 cents to 8 cents. 

Ken Black hopes the moringa trees will help save Florida farms giving them a new source of income after farmers lost about 100,000 acres to failed citrus crop.
Superfood meets superman: Why and how moringa grows in Tampa Bay Area

Could moringa replace citrus as Florida's next big cash crop? A Tampa man teams up with researchers at the University of South Florida and the University of Florida to find out.

Charles Gallagher paints his first mural outside Cafe Hey and Oceanic Restaurant Equipment.
National award for public leadership in the arts goes to Hillsborough County commissioners

One of the main reasons the Hillsborough commissioners are being honored is because of their quick reaction in March to vote unanimously to launch a new Cultural Assets Commission.

General Assembly
Art Snax: General Assembly exhibition in Tampa, and other art events on local menu

Film? Architecture? Collections? Sneakers? Origami? Original modern art? No matter your artsy bent, you can find fun arts-related things to do in Tampa and Hillsborough County in July.

New grants for arts-based organizations
New community-based grant program led by Arts Council of Hillsborough County

New grants offered by the Arts Council of Hillsborough County are aimed at smaller arts organizations working in under-served communities.

Represent at Cass Contemporary
Art Snax: Represent, and other art events on local menu in April

Whether you're into jazz, contemporary art, meeting artists, cultural festivals, networking, or most anything arts-related in Hillsborough County, find things to do and places to go in the latest Art Snax. 

Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits.
Commuter Challenge: Going carless in Tampa

Getting to work isn't easy for most of us using Tampa streets and Hillsborough County roads. So spend a week using alternative transportation and see what happens.

Jose Simulus explains how Launchcode, a non-profit is helping him transition into a career of tech.
Launchcode: Tech students share hopes, dreams at networking event

Students in a free coding class offered in Tampa by the nonprofit Launchcode are preparing themselves for jobs of the future. 

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