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Feature Story Since moving here in 2002, T.J. Chaltry has witnessed the transformation of downtown Tampa. He leads tours for the Tampa Bay History Center that mix the downtown core's history with its modern day development boom.

In Tampa's downtown core, rich history and a modern development boom

Philip MorganTuesday, July 18, 2023
In Tampa's downtown core, the city's history meets a modern development boom.
Feature Story Tampa-based artist Ya La'ford's sculpture "Boulevard Flow" in the West River district is an example of integrating art into developmentt.

Masthead gallery: Tampa's West River area

Carole DevillersTuesday, July 18, 2023
A photo trip through Tampa's West River area, including the West River redevelopment, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park and the University of Tampa.
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Buzz: Tampa Archives Awareness Week celebrates the city's 136th anniversary

Christopher CurryTuesday, July 11, 2023
Source: City of Tampa
The City of Tampa's Archives Awareness Week runs through July 15th with a series of events that delve into the city's history and celebrate its 136th anniversary.
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Clearwater-based Creative Growth Services: an entrepreneurial success story

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, July 11, 2023
Maria Ivana Ramirez, CEO of Clearwater's Creative Growth Services, has used her multicultural background and extensive digital marketing experience as the foundation for entrepreneurial success.
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Tampa Bay explores ADUs as affordable housing solution

Kathy SteeleTuesday, July 11, 2023
Across Tampa Bay, accessory dwelling units have emerged as an affordable housing solution for older adults and young professionals alike.
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Masthead gallery: Imagine Clearwater grand opening

Jay NolanTuesday, July 11, 2023
Clearwater celebrated the completion of Imagine Clearwater, the $84 million reconstruction of waterfront Coachman Park that includes a brand new amphitheater, with a week of special events in late June and early July.
Feature Story Angelika Kollin's "Everyday Saints" series, with "Everyday Saint Lucy" in the upper left.

July arts roundup: FMoPA international competition, new exhibits at the Kress, and much more

Christopher CurryThursday, July 6, 2023
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts exhibit at Tampa International Airport, new exhibits at the Kress in Ybor City and diverse offerings at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art are a sample of what Tampa Bay's July art scene has to offer.
Feature Story A few of the Black women featured in new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.

How to get free tickets to Tampa Bay History Center

Diane EgnerThursday, July 6, 2023
In an ongoing communications and media partnership, 83 Degrees and the Tampa Bay History Center are teaming up to give away tickets to 50 lucky readers.
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Florida Birding and Nature Festival returns to Tampa Bay in October

Philip MorganTuesday, June 27, 2023
The seventh annual Florida Birding and Nature Festival returns to Tampa Bay in October, just as scores of species of migrating birds stop in the area to rest and refuel before continuing their journey south. Registration is open now.
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What's new and what's next in the Ybor City CRA

Christopher CurryTuesday, June 27, 2023
From new archway lights to the latest worker-resident survey, there's a lot going on in Tampa's Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area, and more on the way.
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In Ybor City, Artspace will let artists live where they make a living

Christopher CurryTuesday, June 27, 2023
Entrepreneur and Ybor City developer Darryl Shaw has donated property for Artspace Tampa, a nonprofit affordable housing and creative space for artists that will continue Ybor's evolution into a hub of the Tampa art scene.
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Video story: Housing trends for people over 50 and seniors in Tampa Bay

Julie BranamanTuesday, June 27, 2023
Through a partnership with AARP Tampa Bay, 83 Degrees Media is producing a series of video stories on the live, work, play and stay opportunities in Tampa Bay for people over 50 and seniors. Our first video story looks at housing trends and affordable housing opportunities.
Feature Story St. Pete Pride's Grand Central Street Fair is noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23rd

Masthead gallery: St. Pete Pride street festival

Carole DevillersTuesday, June 27, 2023
A photo essay of scenes from the 2023 St. Pete Pride street festival in the Grand Central District.
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From COVID, a front porch jazz concert series is born in Hyde Park

Philip MorganTuesday, June 20, 2023
When COVID hit, a group of musician friends took their weekly playing session outdoors, launching the Front Porch Jazz series in Tampa's Hyde Park.
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New affordable housing developments break ground in South Tampa, St. Petersburg

Christopher CurryTuesday, June 20, 2023
Construction starts on both sides of Tampa Bay on new affordable housing developments- Casa Bel-Mar in South Tampa and Bear Creek Commons in St. Petersburg.
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For these Tampa Bay performers, the music never stops

Philip MorganTuesday, June 20, 2023
For these talented Tampa Bay musicians, a lifelong passion for playing music continues.
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Procure, Bouzy add to Hyde Park Village's eclectic mix

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, June 20, 2023
Procure by the Women’s Creative, a new retail concept showcasing women-owned brands, and Bouzy, a champagne and cocktail bar from Cru Hospitality Group, have added to the unique shopping and dining experience of Hyde Park Village.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Juneteenth celebration

Carole DevillersTuesday, June 20, 2023
For Good After two-year-old Jordan Belliveau was killed by his mother in 2018, Chantala Davis launched A Mother's Arms to make a difference in the lives of young parents and their children.

Nonprofit A Mother's Arms embraces parents under stress

Christopher CurryTuesday, June 13, 2023
After two-year-old Jordan Belliveau was killed by his mother in 2018, Chantala Davis launched A Mother's Arms to make a difference in the lives of young parents and their children.
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Tampa Housing Authority, Tampa Bay History Center partner at historic St. James Episcopal Church

Christopher CurryTuesday, June 13, 2023
A new partnership between the Tampa Housing Authority and Tampa Bay History Center will bring educational and community events to historic St. James Episcopal Church in the Housing Authority's Encore district.
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