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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Innovation News

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has launched an accelerator program focused on startups working on climate change solutions.

Tampa Bay Innovation Center accelerator helps startups working on climate change solutions

Christopher CurryTuesday, December 13, 2022

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Smith & Associates Real Estate worked with Community Foundation Tampa Bay to establish a foundation for its corporate giving program.

Tampa Bay's Smith & Associates Foundation: a model to follow for corporate giving

Christopher CurryTuesday, December 13, 2022

Partner Content

Commentary: Be strategic with your charitable donations

Sheila KinmanTuesday, December 13, 2022

Feature Story

A pulmonary program that is part of the collaboration between Tampa General Hospital and USF Health has joined two prestigious global organizations

USF Health, Tampa General pulmonary program joins prestigious global organizations

Philip MorganTuesday, December 13, 2022

Buzz

The current coral conservation complex at the Florida Aquarium's Apollo Beach campus consists of three greenhouses and a spawning laboratory. A 4,200-square-foot expansion is underway.

Buzz: Florida Aquarium expanding coral care complex in Apollo Beach

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Source: Florida Aquarium

Masthead images: Florida Conversation with Richard Gonzmart, Columbia Restaurant

Diane EgnerTuesday, November 29, 2022

Feature Story

The USF Morsani College of Medicine relocated to a state-of-the-art building in Water Street Tampa in 2020, enhancing a partnership with nearby Tampa General Hospital.

USF Morsani College of Medicine thrives with Water Street location, Tampa General partnership

Philip MorganTuesday, November 29, 2022

Feature Story

“Green Wedding” by Iranian-born artist Leila Mesdaghi, is the basis of the exhibtion One and Only · يكتا at Parachute Gallery in the Ybor Kress Building.

December Arts Roundup: Diverse exhibits and holiday events

Michele SmithTuesday, November 29, 2022

Feature Story

Following CDC guildelines, Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers remained open during COVID to serve the community, including through educational programs such as Sighting Sight Words.

Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers: educational support in community

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 29, 2022

For Good

Entrance to pirates exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center.

Free tickets to Tampa Bay History Center

Diane EgnerTuesday, November 22, 2022

Buzz

The Tampa Downtown Partnership's annual Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from November 18th to January 4th.

Buzz: Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Source: Tampa Downtown Partnership

Innovation News

The City of Tampa marks National Recycling Day with tips for recycling the right way a reminder to avoid "wishcycling" and an app to serve as a guide.

Tips in Tampa: Recycling the right way for National Recycling Day

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Source: City of Tampa

Feature Story

Leaders of the nonprofit organizations from Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay's Fast Pitch program stand with Community Foundation Tampa Bay Senior Vice President Community Impact Jesse Corragio

From charity food trucks to barbershop book clubs, SVP Tampa Bay helps charities meet their mission

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 15, 2022

Masthead images: Tampa Bay VegFest 2022

Carole DevillersTuesday, November 15, 2022

For Good

The River Tower Festival returns Saturday after a two-year hiatus

River Tower Festival returns Saturday in Tampa

Summer StricklandWednesday, November 9, 2022

Feature Story

Artist Ya La'ford's "Boulevard Flow" in Tampa's West River development demonstrate how public art can build a sense of place and community.

“Boulevard Flow:” Public art takes center stage in Tampa’s West River

Michele SmithTuesday, November 8, 2022

Development News

The Tampa Downtown Partnership 2022 worker and resident survey seeks input to help guide the future growth of the city's booming urban core.

Survey says! Tampa Downtown Partnership wants resident, worker feedback to shape future

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 1, 2022

Development News

This election, Clearwater voters will decide whether to sell two city-owned properties on the bluff overlooking the downtown waterfront to private developers for a long-sought redevelopment project.

Election 2022: Important voter referendum decisions on both sides of Tampa Bay

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 1, 2022

Buzz

Weatherford Capital is the latest Tampa firm to relocate to Water Street Tampa's Thousand & One trophy office tower.

Buzz: Tampa firm Weatherford Capital relocates to Water Street Tampa's Thousand & One tower

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Source: Strategic Property Partners

Feature Story

Tampa's Moving Current Dance Collective celebrates its 25th anniversary on November 5th and 6th.

November arts roundup: So much to do across Tampa Bay

Michele SmithTuesday, November 1, 2022

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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