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Feature Story "The Sacred Arts Tour" returns to Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg in January.

January arts: John Lennon photos at Tempus Projects, Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, much more

Christopher CurryWednesday, January 8, 2025
Start the New Year with candid photos of John Lennon at Tempus Projects, The Sacred Arts Tour at Florida CraftArt, a happening month of improv at The Commodore, and several new exhibits across Tampa Bay.
Development News HART's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding.

HART Route 1 fare-free for year under Tampa pilot program

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Hillsborough Regional Transit Authority's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding. 
Partner Content Cleveland Street Market is one ol nine businesses that opened in Clearwater's Downtown Community Redevelopment Area during 2024.

Open for business: Clearwater CRA steps up downtown revitalization efforts

Philip MorganTuesday, January 7, 2025
Under Executive Director Jesus Nino, the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency's focus on bringing businesses downtown is producing results.
For Good Dance Tampa Bay is seeking dancers who want to be part of the nonprofit's film project, "Dance Rising Tampa Bay."

Dance Tampa Bay seeks dancers for film project

Christopher CurryFriday, January 3, 2025
Dance Tampa Bay is seeking dancers who would like to submit performance clips for the second part of its four-part film project, "Dance Rising Tampa Bay." The deadline to register is extended to January 10th, with film submissions due February 7th.
For Good The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on one USF faculty member

Reflecting on life, legacy of Nikki Giovanni

Kiran Malik-KhanTuesday, December 31, 2024
The late poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni had a profound influence on art, culture, and society and a very personal impact on USF Professor of Communication Aisha Durham.
For Good Joshua's Way of Hope empowers underserved and at-risk children and youth to achieve.

Joshua's Way of Hope empowers youth, families

Philip MorganTuesday, December 31, 2024
Kayetrenia Nichols founded Joshua's Way of Hope to empower underserved and at-risk children and youth, naming the nonprofit in honor of her oldest son, who died from a car crash at age 24.
Feature Story Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson reflects on the first year in business for her Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights and looks to grow its community engagement in the year ahead.

Black English Bookstore celebrates first anniversary, looks ahead

Kiran Malik-KhanTuesday, December 31, 2024
Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson reflects on the first year in business for her Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights and looks to grow its community engagement in the year ahead.
Feature Story Army veteran Malika Montgomery has competed in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games thanks to the support and generosity of Operation Helping Hand and its volunteers

Decades of support: Operation Helping Hand's commitment to veterans

Tashie TierneyTuesday, December 31, 2024
Tampa Bay nonprofit Operation Helping Hand supports active duty military and veterans receiving care at James A. Haley’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit through innovative therapy programs that use dance, art, music, and virtual reality.
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Masthead gallery: Midtown Tampa

Carole DevillersTuesday, December 31, 2024
A photo tour of Midtown Tampa, a model for the vibrant mixed-use urban redevelopment transforming the Westshore District.
Feature Story Light It Up Clearwater rings in the new year with a midnight fireworks display over Clearwater Beach.

Light It Up Clearwater rings in the New Year

Christopher CurryMonday, December 30, 2024
Light It Up Clearwater and other family-friendly events around Tampa Bay help ring in the new year.
For Good Sickles High student Sophie Farnan launched launched Sophie's Closet to help underprivileged students go to memory-making special events like prom and homecoming

Sophie's Closet makes prom dreams come true for underprivileged teens

Deborah Bostock-KelleyWednesday, December 11, 2024
Sickles High junior Sophie Farnan wanted her student government project to make a positive impact on the student body. She launched Sophie's Closet to help underprivileged students go to prom and homecoming.
For Good Focus Forward's popular holiday cards are designed and created by adults with disabilities who are part of the Temple Terrace nonprofit's adult day training program.

Focus Forward holiday cards showcase, benefit adults with disabilities

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, December 11, 2024
Each year, Focus Forward unveils holiday cards designed and created by adults with disabilities enrolled in the Temple Terrace nonprofit's adult day training program.
For Good Holiday revelry at the City of Tampa's Santa Fest and Tree Lighting lasts all afternoon and stretches into the night

Photo story: City of Tampa Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Kimberly DeFalcoWednesday, December 11, 2024
The City of Tampa's 2024 Santa Fest & Tree lighting in photos and words.
Innovation News Tampa MOSI's iconic blue dome will house a state-of-the-art digital theater and the country's second-largest digital dome planetarium.

Tampa's MOSI transforming former IMAX theater into country's second largest digital dome planetarium

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 11, 2024
In 2025, Tampa's MOSI will open an immersive, cutting-edge theater and the country's second-largest digital dome planetarium in the space formerly occupied by its long-closed IMAX theater.
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Masthead gallery: Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park

Carole DevillersWednesday, December 11, 2024
A photo gallery from the annual seasonal tradition Holiday Lights in Largo Central Park
Partner Content The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Waves of Change luncheon in January brings together the Tampa Bay region's women leaders and features actress, model, author, and mental health advocate Brooke Shields as the headlining speaker.

Brooke Shields brings star power to Centre for Women Waves of Change luncheon

Pamela VarkonyWednesday, December 11, 2024
Actress, model, producer, mental health advocate, and author Brooke Shields is the national honoree and headlining speaker at the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women’s Waves of Change luncheon in January. Dr. Moira J. Burke is the local leader being honored.
For Good The Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor has a full day of live music and performances to go along with a holiday market, food trucks, and kids' activities.

Ybor's Jingle Bell Bazaar, downtown Tampa's Winter Village are merry season mainstays

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 4, 2024
The Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor and the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park are two Tampa tinsel time traditions that continue to grow each year. 
Feature Story Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and "Still Shining" exhibit are December 7th.

December arts: Creative Pinellas hurricane relief fundraiser, holiday performances around Tampa Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, December 4, 2024
December's arts scene has Creative Pinellas' Arts Annual Hurricane Relief Fundraiser for local artists and arts groups, as well as holiday performances around Tampa Bay. 
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Masthead gallery: SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival

Carole DevillersWednesday, December 4, 2024
A masthead gallery from the 10th anniversary SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival
For Good Community Foundation Tampa Bay Director of Donor Relations and Associate Counsel Nicolette Rea

Cryptocurrency and the future of philanthropy

Tashie TierneyWednesday, November 27, 2024
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Director of Donor Relations and Associate Counsel Nicolette Rea shares insights on cryptocurrency's growing place in philanthropic giving
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