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Grassroots community effort gets Old Seminole Heights a dog park
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
In Tampa's Old Seminole Heights neighborhood, the opening of the Henry and Ola Dog Park culminates a years-long grassroots community effort.
Innovation News
Local students test their engineering skills at USF-Selmon Bridge Building Competition
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Source:
Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Originally launched in the 1980s, the annual USF-Selmon Bridge Building Competition lets Bay Area middle and high school students put their engineering skills to the test.
Feature Story
Aspirations Winery: A top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Located in a business park off US 19, Aspirations Winery is a top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: Krewe of Sant' Yago Knight Parade
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Feature Story
Recycled Tunes, Gasparilla Music Festival give gift of music to children in Tampa Bay
Tashie Tierney
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Since 2013, the Gasparilla Music Foundation's Recycled Tunes program has delivered gently used musical instruments and the gift of music to thousands of children in the Tampa Bay area.
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James Beard winner Adrian Miller bringing lesson in history, culture to Collard Green Festival
Philip Morgan
Sunday, February 11, 2024
James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller is bringing a lesson in history and culture to three Bay Area speaking appearances for the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival.
Feature Story
10 Tampa Bay projects to watch in 2024
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Large-scale mixed-use redevelopments, major FDOT road projects, an ambitious brewery expansion, stadiums and elaborate transformations of two jewels of downtown Tampa's arts scene are all in the mix in 2024
Feature Story
Community effort to get downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Library named local historic landmark
Philip Morgan
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
A community effort is underway to get a local historic landmark designation for downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Public Library.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: Historic Ybor City
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story
February arts roundup: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Carmada en Ybor, and more
Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy
Thursday, February 1, 2024
A busy February on the Tampa Bay arts scene includes Black History Month events, a celebration of the arts in Ybor City, new exhibitions across the Bay Area and a slew of events at the Dalí and Tampa Museum of Art.
Development News
Arts collaboration behind Ybor Kress will grow with The Citrus Factory
Philip Morgan
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The collaboration that launched the arts community at the historic Ybor Kress Building continues to grow the arts in Ybor with the planned project The Citrus Factory and an expansion at the Kress.
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Buzz: AARP accepting applications for Community Challenge grants
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Source:
AARP Florida
AARP Florida puts out the call for local nonprofits and governments to apply for grant funding through the AARP Community Challenge grant program.
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J.C. Newman Cigar Company: a fine blend of Ybor's past and present
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Inside the historic, beautifully renovated El Reloj cigar factory, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has survived and thrived by bringing together Ybor City's past and present. And by making some excellent cigars.
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Masthead gallery: Indie Flea St. Pete
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A photo gallery from the Indie Flea market in St. Pete, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month from November through April.
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Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's pilot grant program uses American Rescue Plan Act money to fund an array of programs and initiatives at childcare centers in the county.
Development News
ULI Tampa Bay launches Art in Place to connect art and development
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
With the Art in Place initiative, Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay looks at ways art enhances the built environment and how to build working relationships between artists and developers.
Innovation News
AMPLIFY Clearwater's Joe Lugo talks vision, goals
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
AMPLIFY Clearwater's new Chief of Staff Joe Lugo talks about his extensive experience working with local small businesses, his commitment to inclusion and his vision and goals moving forward in his new role.
Innovation News
UT astronomer is researching mysteries of universe, and you can help
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
University of Tampa astronomer Amy Lien is researching powerful gamma-ray bursts that date back to the early universe. And you can help.
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Tampa Bay Wave: Accelerating growth in the tech ecosystem
Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Tampa Bay Wave continues to build its reputation for helping startups grow and thrive with innovative new accelerator programs and an ever-growing list of success stories.
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Masthead gallery: The Deuces
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
A photo gallery of the historic St. Petersburg neighborhood The Deuces.
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Tampa City Council invests $6 million in Downtown Partnership Franklin Street revitalization plan
Source: 83Degrees
Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?
Source: Metromode
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Source: Input Fort Wayne
Feeding America West Michigan expands headquarters to better tackle food insecurity
Source: Rapid Growth