Tampa Bay Hispanic artists celebrate new gallery at Kress Contemporary
With the opening of its own gallery space in Ybor City's Kress Contemporary, the nonprofit Coalition of Hispanic Artists celebrates a milestone 18 years in the making.
Ybor City
Perhaps Tampa’s best-known neighborhood, Ybor City chronicles the history of Tampa’s (and arguable Florida’s) immigrant experience and the local journey along the country’s economic roller coaster ride. “Founded in 1886 by Vicente Martinez Ybor, Ybor City became ‘the cigar capital of the world’ by 1900,’’ boasts the City of Tampa’s website. A thriving hub of tobacco manufacturing, it soon became home to a growing working class of immigrants from Spain and Cuba and Italy, as well as from Germany, Eastern Europe and China as entrepreneurs, restauranteurs and shopkeepers arrived to meet a growing community’s needs. That thriving pool of diverse talent created a living environment rich with an abundance of talent and innovation in architecture, dining, entertainment, social and civic organizations, housing and health care. It’s that image of American success and not the ups and downs in between that developers see today in their vision for the future of Ybor City as an attractive hub of live, work, play and stay spaces for creatives, artists, techies, foodies, designers, educators and innovators connecting Tampa’s Downtown, Port Tampa Bay and neighborhoods to the north and east.
Lucid Vending dispenses art, nostalgia, and creativity around Tampa Bay
St. Pete-based Lucid Vending sells local art and an eclectic array of oddities out of refurbished vintage vending machines at breweries, bars, and art-focused businesses around Tampa Bay.
May arts: Tempus Projects, Guava Jam, much more
Tampa Bay's May arts scene has Tempus Projects' "Vae Victis: Quintas Sunistra,” the first Guava City Paint Jam, Creative Pinellas' new gallery space in St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and plenty more.
Ybor Green Spine expansion on track to finish in fall
The expansion of Tampa's Green Spine cycle track through Ybor City is scheduled to finish in the fall, leaving Howard Avenue to Rome Avenue as the final project to complete the 3.4-mile separated bicycle trail through Tampa's urban core. .
Ybor’s new coworking space Hive creates a buzz
Husband-and-wife business partners David Bailey and Stephanie Harrison-Bailey bring their love for entrepreneurship, creativity, and Ybor City together under one roof in their latest venture, the new Ybor coworking space Hive.
Tampa City Ballet fundraising gala supports expansion to full-time professional dance company
The Tampa City Ballet's inaugural fundraising gala will support its planned evolution to a full-time professional dance company.
Masthead gallery: Chicken yoga at Ybor City’s Hotel Haya
A photo gallery from Yoga Loft Tampa's monthly chicken yoga class at Hotel Haya in Ybor City
Children’s Board marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, honors nonprofit difference makers
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month by spotlighting nonprofit partners working on solutions to the critical community issue and presents its Family Support Champion Award to two dedicated nonprofit workers.
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation: Inspiring next generation of women athletes, leaders
The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation and partner nonprofit Rise Up Soccer Club are on a shared mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of women athletes and leaders.
Selena Ferrer: Telling Ybor City’s story one mural at a time
Tampa artist Selena Ferrer designs and creates vibrant mural art depicting the history and heritage of Ybor City. Her latest work, commissioned by Lector 85 apartments, brings Ybor’s rich history, cultural diversity, and creative spirit to a modern apartment complex.
