Showing off, a WaveRunner driver delights in creating tumultuous waves in the waters of Tampa Bay. Click the arrow to see more images of outdoor fun.
Showing off, a WaveRunner driver delights in creating tumultuous waves in the waters of Tampa Bay. Click the arrow to see more images of outdoor fun. Photos by Carole Devillers
A father takes his children kayaking on the Hillsborough River at Lettuce Lake Park in North Tampa.
A father takes his children kayaking on the Hillsborough River at Lettuce Lake Park in North Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Wall Springs Park (Pinellas County) provides good bicycling and photo opportunities.
Wall Springs Park (Pinellas County) provides good bicycling and photo opportunities. Photos by Carole Devillers
Accompanied by flying shorebirds, paddleboarders enjoy a peaceful ride on the lagoon of Outback Key in Fort de Soto County Park.
Accompanied by flying shorebirds, paddleboarders enjoy a peaceful ride on the lagoon of Outback Key in Fort de Soto County Park. Photos by Carole Devillers
Excitement grows among birdwatchers as a Barred Owl is spotted in a nearby tree at Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland).
Excitement grows among birdwatchers as a Barred Owl is spotted in a nearby tree at Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland). Photos by Carole Devillers
A photographer on the prowl is seemingly unaware of the wildlife following him at Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland).
A photographer on the prowl is seemingly unaware of the wildlife following him at Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland). Photos by Carole Devillers
Cooler weather brings Floridians outdoors in droves this time of year, including dedicated birdwatchers on an Audubon field trip at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor.
Cooler weather brings Floridians outdoors in droves this time of year, including dedicated birdwatchers on an Audubon field trip at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor. Photos by Carole Devillers
With seven miles of paved bike trails, Fort de Soto Park in Pinellas County is an attractive place to bicycle close to nature.
With seven miles of paved bike trails, Fort de Soto Park in Pinellas County is an attractive place to bicycle close to nature. Photos by Carole Devillers
Walking the trails of Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland) is a good outdoor activity that brings you close to wildlife, at times unexpectedly.
Walking the trails of Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland) is a good outdoor activity that brings you close to wildlife, at times unexpectedly. Photos by Carole Devillers
Painting outdoors, one-to-one with nature, an artist tries to capture on canvas the essence of Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland).
Painting outdoors, one-to-one with nature, an artist tries to capture on canvas the essence of Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland). Photos by Carole Devillers
A daredevil kiteboarder practices different moves in the lagoon of Outback Key at Fort de Soto Park.
A daredevil kiteboarder practices different moves in the lagoon of Outback Key at Fort de Soto Park. Photos by Carole Devillers

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Feature Story Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association President Fran Tate says bus stops like this one at 34th Street and 26th Avenue lack adequate shelter from the Florida sun and rain.

Jackson Heights leader calls for public transit improvements in East Tampa

Jessi SmithTuesday, December 7, 2021
Neighborhood Association president calls on state and local officials to prioritize projects that center on what she identifies as an overdue need to improve public transit service in East Tampa.
Feature Story Children who attend the local Potter Elementary School should have sidewalks keeping them away from traffic, but inadequate and incomplete sidewalks require kids to cross busy streets to find safe spots to walk or bicycle.

City prioritizes road safety in East Tampa, but tight budgets create roadblocks

Jessi SmithTuesday, December 7, 2021
Three major transportation projects in East Tampa currently respond to urgent needs identified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Vision Zero: City of Tampa, and Vision Zero Hillsborough.
Feature Story Betty and Ed Rosenthal of Florikan, right, check ground control plants with a NASA scientist at the Veggie Lab at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA opens patent portfolio to HCC, USF students in Tampa

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 7, 2021
NASA has broadened access to its patent portfolio, enabling Tampa Bay Area entrepreneurship students at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida to begin exploring how to commercialize NASA technology.
Feature Story Family fun awaits on Big Cypress Swamp Walk.

Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Shop local2021 gift guide from 83 Degrees

Caitlin AlbrittonThursday, December 2, 2021
From artist-made pieces to experiences for sharing, our Tampa Bay Area guide to shopping local for the holidays offers a selection of unique and special gifts.
Feature Story Artists and other makers display their creations.

Creative exploration SPACEcraft lands at parks around Pinellas

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 30, 2021
SPACEcraft, a free hands-on mobile art experience built out of shipping containers, moves around public parks in St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, and Palm Harbor.
Feature Story Installation view, Marks Made: Prints by American Women Artists, 1960s to the Present, an exhibition curated by Katherine Pill in 2015.

Shaping the local art scene: Katherine Pill at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete3rd of 5 in a series about local curators

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, November 30, 2021
While Curator Katherine Pill does research for exhibitions on artists who may not have gotten their due acclaim while they were alive, her passion is working with living artists -- especially women and underrepresented emerging artists.
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