Photo story: Central Avenue walking tour
The Tampa Bay History Center offers guided walking tours of some of Tampa’s most historic sites and neighborhoods. Follow along on a recent tour of Central Avenue.
On the Ground
Photo essay: Black-owned businesses welcome restart of bus tours in Tampa
Florida's Black Business Bus Tour, the first since January 2020, restarted in Tampa on April 17 with a sold-out event. More are planned.
New bus route, sidewalks, sculpture add to quality of life in University Area neighborhoods
A new bus route connecting residents to work and shopping, new sidewalks protecting children as they walk to and from school, and a new public art piece are all recent additions to the lower-income neighborhoods served by the University Area CDC.
Wholesome Community Ministries taps faith, fundraising to create wellness hub in south Hillsborough
The Keeping the Promise fundraising campaign in Wimauma is appealing for donations to help build out a holistic place of faith and wellness serving low-income families in South Hillsborough as part of Wholesome Community Ministries. Read how you can help.
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay scores with Kickoff to Rebuild
As part of a Super Bowl LV-related rebuilding project, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay plans to replace 20 roofs and make repairs in 10 homes owned by low-income families around Tampa.
Healthy 22nd Street brings boxes of hope to food deserts in East Tampa
A keen sense of urgency surrounding growing food insecurity and a few determined souls are stepping up to cultivate community and individual gardens in Hillsborough County's low-income neighborhoods like East Tampa.
Teamwork off the field boosts East Tampa neighborhood, kids
Global tech firm Jabil and the Tampa Bay Bucs combine forces to fix up a low-income East Tampa neighborhood center with a creative makeover and state-of-art electronics.
Love where you live but think you can make it better? Mini-grant might help
Need a new playground in your neighborhood? How about a little free library? Or a youth garden? Or something else to make it extra special? Hillsborough County is offering mini-grants of up to $5,000 for creative new projects designed to make it easier for you to love where you live.
New urban farm, store opens in ENCORE! Tampa
Urban farmers Joe Dalessio, Kristin Beauvois, and Travis Malloy combined their talents and resources to create Meacham Urban Farm, which is built on property owned by the Hillsborough County School District and in conjunction with the Tampa Housing Authority.
Tampa celebrates opening of new apartments for low-income seniors
Activity is picking up at the new and renovated public housing apartments for active seniors living in Tampa, as tenants begin to move in. The Tampa Housing Authority also has several big projects moving toward completion, with others still in the planning stages.
