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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's new Chief of Staff Joe Lugo brings a wealth of experience working with local small businesses.

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.

For Good The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival's 10-day celebration of culture, history, music, arts and education culminates with a two-day concert festival at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa on January 13 and 14.

Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival events celebrate culture, activism, music, education

The 2024 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival celebrates culture, activism, music, education, history and the arts with 10 days of events in Tampa.

Feature Story The 27th annual Downtown Dunedin Art Festival  is January 6 and 7.

January arts roundup: a busy start to the new year

Exhibit openings on both sides of the bay, art and craft festivals and interactive events are part of a busy January on the Tampa Bay arts scene.

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Masthead gallery: First Night St. Petersburg

A photo gallery from the annual First Night St. Petersburg celebration.

For Good Hillsborough Community College Art Galleries launches "Now on View," a public art festival focused on the rapid growth and transformation of Tampa, in Ybor City this summer.

HCC launching public art festival "Now on View" in Ybor this summer

Hillsborough Community College Art Galleries launches "Now on View," a public art festival inspired by the rapid development and transformation of Tampa, in Ybor City this summer.

Development News Tampa Pickleball Crew is transforming a 30,000 square-foot warehouse in Ybor City's Gas Worx district into an indoor facility for the popular sport and social activity.

Tampa Pickleball Crew brings indoor courts to Ybor's Gas Worx district

Tampa Pickleball Crew is bringing the popular recreational and social activity to an indoor facility in Ybor City's Gas Worx district.

Feature Story After retiring from the Army, Bob Dixon used the leadership skills he developed over the years to launch 5 Eagles Leadership, with high-ranking former commissioned and non-commissioned officers serving as coaches to company leaders.

Tampa Bay's 50 and over entrepreneurs mix passion and experience to create success

For Tampa Bay's 50 and over entrepreneurs, passion and professional experience equal business success.

For Good Aline Trionov performs during the first annual Whinge! Festival, which the founders of the Tampa International Fringe Festival organized at the historic Ybor Kress Building on December 16th and 17th.

Photo story: Whinge! Festival hits Ybor City

A photo gallery from the first Whinge! Festival, which the organizers of the Tampa International Fringe Festival put on at the historic Ybor Kress Building on December 16th and 17th.

Innovation News AMPLIFY Clearwater wraps its first tourism incubator class with a pitch night in mid-December.

AMPLIFY Clearwater wraps first tourism incubator class, plans to build on momentum

AMPLIFY Clearwater wraps its first tourism incubator class with a pitch night and plans for a second cohort in the spring.