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Feature Story Rene Valenzuela in front of the new Ybor City location of his restaurant, Rene’s Mexican Kitchen, 2802 N. 16th St.

Rene's Mexican Kitchen, Pepper's Island, Ybor Seoul add to the flavor of Ybor City

Christopher CurryTuesday, September 26, 2023
A trio of new restaurants, Rene's Mexican Kitchen, Trinidadian restaurant Pepper's Island and Ybor Seoul, add to the distinct flavor of Ybor City's dining scene.
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Masthead gallery: World Car-Free Day in Tampa

Carole DevillersTuesday, September 26, 2023
A photo gallery as Tampa celebrated World Car-Free Day for the first time on Saturday, September 23rd. The City of Tampa, Walk Bike Tampa, the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Pedal Power Promoters, Sidewalk Stompers and the Westshore Alliance partnered on the event.
For Good Enid Rubio and Richard Cockburn, whom she coached in the "Do More, Feel Better" program.

"Do More, Feel Better": seniors helping seniors work through depression, loneliness

Philip MorganTuesday, September 19, 2023
Through “Do More, Feel Better,” a multi-state research study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, Hillsborough County’s Department of Aging Services has teamed up with the University of South Florida Department of Psychology to train seniors to help their fellow seniors overcome depression and loneliness.
For Good Walk Bike Tampa leads a group of partner organizations putting on Tampa's first Car-Free Day on September 23rd.

World Car-Free Day celebrations coming to Tampa, St. Pete

Philip MorganTuesday, September 19, 2023
St. Petersburg and, for the first time, Tampa will celebrate World Car-Free Day with events that promote biking, walking and public transit as sustainable, healthy alternatives to the automobile.
Innovation News AMPLIFY Clearwater will tap the wealth of available industry expertise in a city that's home to Clearwater Beach to launch a tourism business incubator.

AMPLIFY Clearwater taps local expertise, launches tourism incubator

Christopher CurryTuesday, September 19, 2023
Tapping a strength of the local economy, AMPLIFY Clearwater launches a business incubator to nurture innovative ideas in the tourism industry.
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Masthead gallery: International Coastal Cleanup Day at Honeymoon Island State Park

Carole DevillersTuesday, September 19, 2023
A photo gallery from International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16th at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin.
Feature Story The Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services uses funding from the County Commission for instructors from the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts to hold classes at various senior centers in the county.

Tampa Bay's over-50 creatives find their voice in their art

Philip MorganMonday, September 18, 2023
Across the Tampa Bay region, creative people over 50 are continuing to create art, returning to their passion for art after years away, or discovering art for the first time. 
For Good The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts celebrated the move to its new space in the Ybor Kress Building with a recent preview party.

FMoPA moves to Kress Building, joins Ybor City's thriving arts scene

Christopher CurryTuesday, September 12, 2023
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) opens its doors in the Ybor Kress Building on September 14th, the latest addition to Ybor City's thriving arts scene.
Partner Content Areas that could see increased development density under bonuses provided by the Public Amenities Incentive Pool include the Downtown Clearwater Core, Downtown Gateway, Old Bay, Prospect Lake and South Gateway.

City of Clearwater unveils new tool to spur redevelopment

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, September 12, 2023
Clearwater's Public Amenities Incentive Pool offers developers density bonuses for projects that include Class A office space, public parking, residential rental units and other uses that benefit the larger community. 
Feature Story Tampa Bay nonprofit The Centre for Women holds its signature event and fundraiser, the Gourmet Feastival, on September 21st.

Tampa Bay nonprofit The Centre for Women changes lives

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, September 12, 2023
Formed in the 1970s, Tampa Bay nonprofit The Centre for Women has an array of programs to empower, educate and elevate women, helping them succeed personally and professionally.
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Masthead gallery: New Tampa Performing Arts Center Fall Festival

Carole DevillersTuesday, September 12, 2023
A photo gallery from the New Tampa Performing Arts Center's inaugural Fall Festival, which was held September 8th through 10th at the new venue. 
For Good The New Tampa Performing Arts Center Fall Festival, held September 8th to 10th, was chance for the community to get to know the venue and several local performing arts organizations.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center gets its close up with first fall festival

Christopher CurryThursday, September 7, 2023
This year's opening of the New Tampa Performing Arts Center culminated a two-decade effort to build a venue in the rapidly growing suburban area. The venue's first Fall Festival introduced the center to the wider community.
Feature Story "Ingabbiato Basta" ("Caged Enough") is part of "Alchemy and Other Magical Thinking," a career retrospective of New York-based artist Jill Slaymaker at Tampa's Michael Murphy Gallery.

Tampa Bay September arts roundup: Jill Slaymaker at Michael Murphy Gallery, HCC fall arts preview

Christopher CurryWednesday, September 6, 2023
The September arts scene in Tampa Bay has painter Jill Slaymaker at Michael Murphy Gallery; a look at HCC's fall gallery lineup; and a career retrospective of Tarpon Springs artist Elizabeth Indianos.
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Should I stay or should I go? Making hurricane evacuation plans

Elizabeth TaylorTuesday, August 29, 2023
When a hurricane is heading for the Tampa Bay Area, what do you need to do to prepare? Read on to learn what the experts advise.
Innovation News Sisters Teresa and Laurie Rodriguez have launched a mobile bookstore until their shop Bookends: Literature & Libations opens in Ybor City in 2024.

Bookends: Family-owned independent bookstore coming to Ybor City

Christopher CurryTuesday, August 29, 2023
Sisters Teresa and Laurie Rodriguez are opening an independent bookstore, Bookends: Literature & Libations in a renovated Ybor City bungalow in 2024. But they are already getting established, putting on author talk and book club events, launching a mobile bookstore and hitting events like the Ybor City Saturday Market.
Partner Content To get around downtown Tampa, we can walk or bike the Tampa Riverwalk, rent an e-bike, use the streetcar or take a ride on the Pirate Water Taxi, seen here on the Hillsborough River.

Video story: Tampa Bay's growing demand for transportation options

Julie BranamanTuesday, August 29, 2023
In partnership with AARP Tampa Bay, 83 Degrees Media is producing a series of video stories on live, work, play and stay opportunities in the Tampa Bay area for people over 50 and seniors. This installment looks at our growing appetite for more transportation options to get around Tampa Bay.
Feature Story The Madison, Wisconsin-based improv trio Camera, which includes Griffin Lowmaster, Jon Hendrix and Steve Wyeth, performs in the Studio Theatre at Hillsborough Community College’s Ybor City campus during the 2023 Countdown Improv Festival.

Countdown Improv, Tampa Fringe festivals put down roots in Ybor City

Christopher CurryTuesday, August 29, 2023
Since launching in 2017, the Countdown Improv Festival and Tampa International Fringe Festival have established themselves in Ybor City's revived arts scene. Both events are putting down roots to establish a year-round presence in Ybor.
Feature Story Longtime Hyde Park resident Paul Ganoung uses his e-bike for grocery shopping and other short trips. "It's easier than jumping in the hot car," he says.

Across Tampa Bay, expanding transportation options to improve health and safety

Philip MorganTuesday, August 29, 2023
On both sides of Tampa Bay, local governments and grassroots groups say expanding transportation options will help improve community health and safety.
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Masthead gallery: AEAONMS Imperial Session Parade

Carole DevillersTuesday, August 29, 2023
A photo gallery from the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) Imperial Session Parade, held in Ybor City on August 23rd.
Development News As part of the renovation of the Floridan Palace Hotel, The Dan restaurant opened in space previously occupied by the Sapphire Lounge.

Ambitious renovation of downtown Tampa's Floridan Palace Hotel finishes in October

Christopher CurryTuesday, August 22, 2023
An ambitious, nearly $30 million renovation of the Floridan Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa is set to finish in October. Hotel owner 1754 Properties wants the project to spark activity in north downtown.
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