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Feature Story Rene Valenzuela in front of the new Ybor City location of his restaurant, Rene’s Mexican Kitchen, 2802 N. 16th St.

Rene's Mexican Kitchen, Pepper's Island, Ybor Seoul add to the flavor of Ybor City

A trio of new restaurants, Rene's Mexican Kitchen, Trinidadian restaurant Pepper's Island and Ybor Seoul, add to the distinct flavor of Ybor City's dining scene.

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Masthead gallery: World Car-Free Day in Tampa

A photo gallery as Tampa celebrated World Car-Free Day for the first time on Saturday, September 23rd. The City of Tampa, Walk Bike Tampa, the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Pedal Power Promoters, Sidewalk Stompers and the Westshore Alliance partnered on the event.

Feature Story The Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services uses funding from the County Commission for instructors from the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts to hold classes at various senior centers in the county.

Tampa Bay's over-50 creatives find their voice in their art

Across the Tampa Bay region, creative people over 50 are continuing to create art, returning to their passion for art after years away, or discovering art for the first time. 

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Much has changed for the better in East Tampa since the 1980s when riots rocked the majority minority community and criminals ran rampant, but many challenges remain even as bold solution makers work to create jobs, new housing, education opportunities, access to ...

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West Tampa is an historic Tampa neighborhood undergoing transformational change driven by investments and entrepreneurs. Traditionally defined by its working class, primarily Latin culture, the neighborhood is increasingly seen as a place of opportunity for talent, ...