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Development News Mauricio Rosas with his dogs Nebraska and Cassian at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Henry and Ola Dog Park.

Grassroots community effort gets Old Seminole Heights a dog park

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 The annual USF-Selmon Bridge Building Competition lets Bay Area middle and high school students put their engineering skills to the test.

Local students test their engineering skills at USF-Selmon Bridge Building Competition

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 Located in a business park off US 19, Aspirations Winery is a top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater.

Aspirations Winery: A top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater

Located in a business park off US 19, Aspirations Winery is a top-rated Florida winery right in the heart of Clearwater.

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Masthead gallery: Krewe of Sant' Yago Knight Parade


Feature Story 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.

Recycled Tunes, Gasparilla Music Festival give gift of music to children in Tampa Bay

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.

Feature Story 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.

James Beard winner Adrian Miller bringing lesson in history, culture to Collard Green Festival

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 A rendering of Gas Worx, the mixed-use district that will link Ybor City with downtown Tampa's Channel District.  The first phase is slated for completion in summer 2024

10 Tampa Bay projects to watch in 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 John F Germany Public Library, Tampa, local historic landmark designation, preservation, mid-century modern, architecture

Community effort to get downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Library named local historic landmark

A community effort is underway to get a local historic landmark designation for downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Public Library.

Feature Story The 77th annual Ybor City Fiesta Day celebrates the historic Tampa neighborhood's culture and history on Saturday, February 24th.

Masthead gallery: Historic Ybor City


Feature Story Hope Photovoice Initiative is on view at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts from February 20 to March 24.

February arts roundup: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Carmada en Ybor, and more

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 A rendering of The Citrus Factory, which will renovate an old warehouse at 18th Street and East Second Avenue into 50 artist studios, a community gallery and cultural event space.

Arts collaboration behind Ybor Kress will grow with The Citrus Factory

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.

Buzz The nonprofit Florida Dream Center is one of the Tampa Bay organizations to use an AARP Community Challenge grant to help serve the community.

Buzz: AARP accepting applications for Community Challenge grants

AARP Florida puts out the call for local nonprofits and governments to apply for grant funding through the AARP Community Challenge grant program.

Feature Story J.C. Newman Cigar Company President and third-generation owner Eric Newman inside the American room at the company's El Reloj cigar factory in Ybor City.

J.C. Newman Cigar Company: a fine blend of Ybor's past and present

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

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.

Feature Story The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County has launched a pilot grant program for childcare centers that give young children the foundation to succeed in school.

Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time

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 Tampa-based artist Ya La'ford's sculpture "Boulevard Flow" in the West River district is an example of integrating art into developmentt.

ULI Tampa Bay launches Art in Place to connect art and development

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 Chief of Staff Joe Lugo

AMPLIFY Clearwater's Joe Lugo talks vision, goals

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 University of Tampa astronomer Amy Lien announces the Burst Chaser team project at the American Astronomical Society meeting in New Orleans in January 2024.

UT astronomer is researching mysteries of universe, and you can help

University of Tampa astronomer Amy Lien is researching powerful gamma-ray bursts that date back to the early universe. And you can help.

Feature Story Tampa Bay Wave CEO and founder Linda Olson during the organization's Fireside Chat with LatinTech Founders event.

Tampa Bay Wave: Accelerating growth in the tech ecosystem

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

A photo gallery of the historic St. Petersburg neighborhood The Deuces.