And off they go, all fancied up, their bikes decorated with feathered boas and flowers. This global event has evolved into a big movement promoting women’s visibility and personality. Photos by Carole Devillers

Presented by TT Art Collective at Curtis Hixon Park for Fourth Friday, muralist artist and former NFL player Aaron Evans works on a painting representing his brand “King-Frog” to be on display in IKE Smart City kiosks in Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers

Friends enjoy the casual and relaxed atmosphere of Sparkman Wharf on the Fourth Friday of August. Photos by Carole Devillers

A spiffy couple makes their way to one of the Fourth Friday cultural venues. Photos by Carole Devillers

Walking the Tampa Riverwalk is a great choice to connect to the participating venues while enjoying the colorful lighting display on the architecture. Photos by Carole Devillers

Fourth Friday, the monthly arts & culture crawl in Tampa’s downtown, resumed on Aug. 27th, attracting visitors with free live music and food and drink specials. Photos by Carole Devillers

Singer artist and emcee/producer Jinx, a Tampa native, performs with his wife Shelby Sol and their band, on the Straz Center’s Riverwalk stage during a free outdoor concert for Fourth Friday. Photos by Carole Devillers

Artist Crystaline Rojas of A Splash Of Passion Art contributes to the event at Curtis Hixon Park by creating a new artwork. Photos by Carole Devillers

As a "Sip & Stroll" Fourth Friday venue, Sparkman Wharf is a popular destination. Alcoholic consumption is allowed when purchased from participating vendors. Photos by Carole Devillers

A beautifully detailed mural depicting Tampa’s past and present maritime history adorns one side of Maven Designs building in the Channel District. Photos by Carole Devillers

Tampa

Tampa is on the verge of achieving many long-planned ambitions. Downtown and waterfront developments, the expansion of the city's port and airport, a planned and a substantial increase in research and academic activities at the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College fuel its progress.

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May arts roundup: concerts, fringe fest, shrimp-themed immersive art...and so much more

Michele SmithWednesday, May 3, 2023

For Good

At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.

Tiny cottages to house homeless arrive at Tampa Hope

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 25, 2023

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USF Health, Tampa General bring health care to communities that need it most

Philip MorganTuesday, April 25, 2023

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Tampa rapper and Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme plays the Gasparilla Music Festival on Saturday, April 29th.

Tampa's Pusha Preme brings success story home to Gasparilla Music Festival

Michele SmithTuesday, April 25, 2023

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Masthead gallery: EcoFest 2023

Carole DevillersTuesday, April 25, 2023

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Buzz: Tampa Bay Design Week events

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Source: Center for Architecture and Design

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The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has taken over administration of Digital Inclusion St. Pete, which is now also known as the Digital Inclusion Project, with plans to expand the program's work to bridge the digital divide.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay expands program to bridge digital divide

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 18, 2023

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A team of University of Tampa student entrepreneurs discuss their business Fused, a platform for musicians, artists and songwriters to find one another and collaborate.

New Venture Expo showcases startups launching from University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 18, 2023

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Masthead gallery: Water Street Tampa

Carole DevillersTuesday, April 18, 2023

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Tampa is accepting applications for its eBike voucher program through 5 p.m. Friday, April 14th.

Buzz: Application window for Tampa eBike voucher program closes April 14th

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Source: City of Tampa

For Good

Be a superhero with Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and help prevent child abuse

Kathy SteeleWednesday, April 12, 2023

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Pieces from the Tampa Museum of Art's stellar collection of antiquities are on display in "Life & Death in the Ancient World."

Tampa Museum of Art showcases ancient artifacts in new exhibits

Joanne MilaniTuesday, April 11, 2023

For Good

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County, which supports programs like BAM! at the Carey Family Boys & Girls Club of Brandon, is seeking community input on the services available to address the needs of families and children in Hillsborough.

Children's Board of Hillsborough County town halls seek input on community needs

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 4, 2023

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Buzz: Lynda Remund retires as CEO of Tampa Downtown Partnership

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Source: Catalyst Communications

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Book Excerpt: Good Day Sunshine State by Bob Kealing

Bob KealingTuesday, April 4, 2023

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Uptown Sky is a mixed-income community opening in June at 12th Street and Fletcher Avenue in North Tampa's Uptown District.

Collaboration brings affordable housing to North Tampa's rapidly redeveloping Uptown District

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, April 4, 2023

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Etched Feathers: A journey through the history of bird art

Christopher CurryTuesday, April 4, 2023

For Good

Tampa Bay athletes shine at Special Olympics

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, March 28, 2023

Development News

Blue Sky Communities is developing The Adderley to help meet the need for affordable housing in north Tampa and bring redevelompent with a community benefit it to the Nebraska Avenue corridor.

Blue Sky Communities brings affordable housing, hope for new vision to North Tampa

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, March 28, 2023

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Buzz: Several Tampa Bay authors among 2022 Florida Book Awards winners

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Source: FSU Libraries

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Tampa Highlights

Downtown Dwellers: Raising urban kids in Tampa Read Article

For Downtown Tampa families with young children, the neighborhood isn’t an urban jungle. It’s an urban jungle gym.

Photo: Lauren, Hudson, and Bryan Durkin pick up a popsicle at Duckweed Urban Market in downtown Tampa. by Amber Sigman

1 Million Cups: Meet local doers tackling opportunities in the global marketplace Read Article

Pitch your business concept and get constructive criticism among friends and neighbors at 1 Million Cups Tampa.

Photo: (L-R) Maria Gibbs, Scott Hutterman, Dr., Loren Murfield, and Jared Kohn at 1 Million Cups in Tampa. by Amber Sigman

Q&A: Ashly Anderson and Shaun Drinkard, Tampa Downtown Partnership Read Article

When President and CEO Christine Burdick retires from her post at the Tampa Downtown Partnership, she will leave behind a team of creative thought leaders working to enhance the city's urban scene. Meet two key team members.

Photo: Ashly Anderson, senior design manager for Downtown Tampa Partnership by Amber Sigman

Transformational change underway in North Hyde Park, West Tampa Read Article

The diversity of apartments, restaurants and shops in North Hyde Park is particularly attractive to young professionals and college students looking for an affordable neighborhood near downtown.

Photo: (L-R) James Rue and Gian Carlos Birriel co-own Raw Smoothie Co. Photo by Julie Branaman

Channel District grows along waterfront in Tampa Read Article

Looking across the horizon of downtown Tampa, what do you see? Construction cranes hovering over the Channel District as apartments, hotels and new shops emerge to create a walkable urban community.

Photo by Julie Branaman

Tampa Hackerspace provides a place to tinker Read Article

Tampa Hackerspace is helping to fuel Tampa Bay’s creative instincts, facilitating experimentation and collaboration with shared tools and space.

Photo: Mabel the T-Rex sculpted by J. Kent at Tampa Hackerspace. by Amber Sigman

Moving to downtown Tampa: Smart Lab brings innovative view Read Article

Suffolk’s Smart Lab featuring 3D virtual reality opens in the Channel District near Tampa Bay WaVE and Water Street Tampa, joining the Tampa Bay Area's growing innovation ecosystem.

Photo: USF’s new building rises a short distance from Channelside. Cheryl Rogers

Urban Stimuli: Meet CW a.k.a. Carolyn Wilson Read Article

Beyond her eponymous Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, Developer Carolyn Wilson is doing (and will continue to do) what she does best: Flex eternal good taste.

Photo: Carolyn Wilson or CW, owner and designer at CW's Gin Joint in downtown Tampa, wins the 2018 Private Sector Award. Amber Sigman

Commuter Challenge: Going carless in Tampa Read Article

Getting to work isn't easy for most of us using Tampa streets and Hillsborough County roads. So spend a week using alternative transportation and see what happens.

Photo: Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits. Photo provided by Karen Kress

Tampa Bay WaVE: Diversity highlights latest tech cohort Read Article

A diverse group of entrepreneurs completes its formal program with Demo Day at Tampa Bay WaVE, a nonprofit tech accelerator in downtown Tampa.

Photo: Jonathan Truong, co-founder of Verapy, a start-up at Tampa Bay Wave's Accelerator Build program. by Amber Sigman

Urban Stimuli: Armature Works, Tampa Heights Read Article

This is really Tampa: Armature Works will evolve how you think about Tampa Heights and the urban core.

Photo: A duo studies and reads at Union Coffee and Tea in Armature Works. Amber Sigman

What's next for Florida: Sam Gibbons, Tampa Read Article

When it comes to transportation, the goal must to be find equilibrium between what is socially, economically, and environmentally just for all people.

Photo: The Smart Mobility Division, created in early 2018, will oversee Tampa's $40 million transit system upgrade. Diane Egner

Tampa Bay Area thought leaders share what they anticipate most in 2018 Read Article

Find out what's on the minds of local thought leaders at the start of the new year, and what it could mean for you.

Photo: Tampa thought leaders

A typical day along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Diane Egner

The new smart car pilot program launched by Florida DOT, HART, and BEEP of Orlando gives driverless rides along the Tampa Riverwalk and in Tampa Heights. Courtesy of HART

The Tampa Museum of Art is celebrating its centennial year with special exhibits and events. Photos by Kimberly DeFalco

Alexsandra Wolfe runs Pure-Sipity, a company combatting date rape. Courtesy of Alexsandra Wolfe

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

A still clip from the documentary Tampa Beer: Crafting the Bay. Courtesy of Tampa Theatre

Elementary school kids color during the after-school program. Amber Sigman

Approximately the size of a shipping container, WaterCube TM is portable and can provide up to 10 million gallons of water daily without access to any water supply. Courtesy of Genesis Systems, LLC