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Architecture

From the downtown Tampa skyline's dozen or so ultramodern 30-story+ high-rise office and residential buildings to the historic courthouses and Victorian homes anchoring places like Bartow, Brooksville and Dade City, the region's architectural choices demonstrate a broad array of tastes for new and old.

Architecture Features

Walking Through Tampa's Past To Shape Its Future

By Jared Leone Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Do The Local Motion, twice monthly walking tours of downtown Tampa, share stories from the city's rich history. A February walk honoring Black History Month explores Tampa's deep music roots, the genesis of one of the world's most well-known ministries and how the area played a role in desegregation and the social changes of the 1960s.

Urban Pioneer Carves Out Niche In North Hyde Park

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, February 04, 2014

When Marleen Geyen decided to make the big move from Minneapolis to Tampa, she went looking for an emerging urban neighborhood near downtown that she could help nurture along with her business.

Ringling Playspace Invites Children, Families To Step Outdoors

By Kendra Langlie Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Children flock to a new outdoor playspace under the Banyan Trees at the stately Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. The space is possible following a private donation aimed at creating a place where kids (and their parents) can take a break to re-energize while touring exhibits.

The Art Of Living In Downtown St. Petersburg

By Jan Hollingsworth Tuesday, January 21, 2014

St. Petersburg's re-emergence as a destination for tourists and urban dwellers of all ages is illustrated by the life and times of Barbara Lewis, a Baby Boomer professional now calling a cozy downtown condo home.

Crosstown Connector ReDirects Tampa's Urban Traffic

By Kathy Steele Tuesday, December 17, 2013

1,000 runners in a 5K race will get a sneak peek from atop the new I-4/Crosstown Connector on December 28 before the $425 million road and bridge project opens to traffic. The Connector is designed to divert truck traffic off local streets in downtown Tampa and Ybor City.

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