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Mise en Place settles into Ybor City home
The Tampa fine dining institution reopened in its new Ybor location in late 2025.
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Slowing down Ybor City’s Seventh Avenue
Tampa officals unveil safety improvements on Ybor’s Seventh Avenue following high speed chase and crash that killed four.
Be aware the arts of March
CAMPGround 26, the Gasparilla International Film Festival, and Tampa Bay Design Week are some highlights.
ZooTampa expands manatee care
ZooTampa follows record year for manatee releases with upcoming opening of Straz Family Manatee Rescue.
HIPPY delivers home lesson in early learning
HIPPY gives preschool parents the materials and mentoring to begin their child’s educational journey.
Downtown Tampa’s Notary Latina finds a great space
In a parking space outside the downtown Tampa courthouse, Sara Román provides notary services to Spanish speakers.
Safe, scenic way to bike across Tampa Bay
The Howard Frankland Bridge shared-use trail and a pedestrian overpass on Pinellas side of Courtney Campbell Trail open this year.
Westshore Alliance Board President Ed Ellsasser talks priorities, projects
Transportation, public art, and continuing the Westshore District’s transformation into a mixed-use neighborhood are some priorities.
Partner Partner Content Clearwater seeks bold vision for Main Library
As major redevelopment projects break ground in downtown Clearwater, city officials envision an arts and cultural destination at Main Library.
Tampa drop-in center for homeless reopens with new name, leadership
Months after closing because of federal funding cuts, The Shop in Seminole Heights is reopened as The Drop.
The journey to Tampa’s Black History Museum
The Tampa Bay History Center museum sharing and preserving Tampa’s Black history should open in summer 2027.
Pride of Tampa steps up
The grassroots organization jumped into action when Tampa Pride canceled all planned 2026 events.
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