The 8th annual Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival took place at 81Bay Brewing Co. in Tampa on Feb. 20.
The 8th annual Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival took place at 81Bay Brewing Co. in Tampa on Feb. 20. Photos by Carole Devillers
Chocolate-dipped honeycombs with strawberries and jars of pure, raw, unfiltered local honey tempt customers at the Cedar Hive Honey Company booth.
Chocolate-dipped honeycombs with strawberries and jars of pure, raw, unfiltered local honey tempt customers at the Cedar Hive Honey Company booth. Photos by Carole Devillers
Brazilian Tres Suspiros Chocolatier offers tiny chocolate cups filled with a mini shot of liquor.
Brazilian Tres Suspiros Chocolatier offers tiny chocolate cups filled with a mini shot of liquor. Photos by Carole Devillers
Chocolate-scented artisan candles by Jill Baader at Jill’s Custom Candles & Soap.
Chocolate-scented artisan candles by Jill Baader at Jill’s Custom Candles & Soap. Photos by Carole Devillers
9-year-old Grace from Girl Scouts Troop # 4138 sells Thin Mints from a booth at the Chocolate Festival.
9-year-old Grace from Girl Scouts Troop # 4138 sells Thin Mints from a booth at the Chocolate Festival. Photos by Carole Devillers
Gunner couldn’t partake in the chocolate frenzy because chocolate is toxic to dogs, but his snazzy goggles got him lots of attention.
Gunner couldn’t partake in the chocolate frenzy because chocolate is toxic to dogs, but his snazzy goggles got him lots of attention. Photos by Carole Devillers
Handmade chocolates by Amy Atari, owner & chocolatier at Tres Suspiros, attracts customers with a sweet tooth.
Handmade chocolates by Amy Atari, owner & chocolatier at Tres Suspiros, attracts customers with a sweet tooth. Photos by Carole Devillers
Resembling semi-precious stones, the luxurious hand-painted edible creations of Laura Arndt and Jody Ogle at Mad Beach Chocolates.
Resembling semi-precious stones, the luxurious hand-painted edible creations of Laura Arndt and Jody Ogle at Mad Beach Chocolates. Photos by Carole Devillers
A customer buys a strawberry kabob from the Brazilian Tres Suspiros Chocolatier.
A customer buys a strawberry kabob from the Brazilian Tres Suspiros Chocolatier. Photos by Carole Devillers

Features

Feature Story Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, Senior Advisor to USF President, DARE project lead

USF addresses systemic inequities using data from student, faculty insightsDashboards track diversity, anti-racism, and equity

Jessi SmithTuesday, February 23, 2021
As USF grows, its institutional commitment to excellence in higher education asks in earnest: "Best" for whom? How does the "USF experience" vary among its heterogeneous racial and ethnic populations? And how might the university bolster its services and redefine campus culture to improve the collegiate experience and provide better opportunities, both within and beyond the university walls, for all Bulls?
Feature Story Andy Klumb talks about his personal journey at a fundraiser for GLSEN Tampa Bay.

Help for local LGBTQ+ youth suffering during isolation of pandemicVirtual 2021 LGBTQ+ Youth Summit in March

Kendra LanglieTuesday, February 23, 2021
Tampa Bay Area educators and advocacy groups are finding innovative ways to enhance support for LGBTQ+ teens, a particularly vulnerable population during the isolation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature Story Youth Farm participants Brice Lewis, Aiymere Sanchez, and Shantasia Northern help get the Fresh & Local Greenhouse project ready.

USFSP, local high school students collaborate on new urban hydroponic farm in South St. PeteFord Motor Co. awards grant to support the farm

Janan TalaferTuesday, February 23, 2021
USFSP college students and high school students from South St. Pete are collaborating on a unique social enterprise to bring fresh food to the community.
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I remember when ...

S. Aaron LadenTuesday, February 23, 2021
Dr. S. "Aaron'' Laden, a retired pathologist in the Tampa Bay Area, looks for humor in the everyday vicissitudes of life. This week he compares facemasks to muzzles.
Feature Story A 3D scan of the historic Jackson House reveals the extent of the restoration work required.

Restoration of Tampa’s historic Jackson House gains tractionTampa Bay History Center hosts Florida Conversations: Jackson House Update

Kathy SteeleTuesday, February 16, 2021
Restoration of the Jackson House, a historic boarding house once patronized by many well-known black musicians and public figures visiting Tampa, gets underway thanks to the perseverance of community members and generous donors.
Feature Story Shirah Bernarde getting ready to pitch NightCap.

UT student pitches product, secures deal on ABC’s Shark TankStudent entrepreneur invents NightCap

Lauren WongTuesday, February 16, 2021
Worried that your drink might be surreptitiously spiked while you're out enjoying a night on the town? NightCap, a product created by a UT student and successfully pitched on Shark Tank, may be the solution.
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