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

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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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Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan

Early adopter: Hillsborough tax collector employs chatbot

Cheryl RogersTuesday, February 8, 2022

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Synapse Summit is back, bigger and better in 2022

Cheryl RogersTuesday, February 8, 2022

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The Startup of the Year Summit was hosted by Lakshmi Shenoy and her team at Embarc Collective in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Bay Area companies win awards at Startup of the Year Summit

Cheryl RogersTuesday, February 8, 2022

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LaKendria Robinson, Founder and CEO of The Orenda Collective

Influencers: Meet 7 rising stars you'll want to follow

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Masthead gallery: Building Ars Sonora at University of Tampa

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Interglacial by Laura Peterson Choreography will perform on Feb. 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m., HCC Mainstage Theatre.

February Arts Roundup: Cuban landscape paintings, Florida sunrises, and more

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, February 1, 2022

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A young woman learns to use a serger machine.

Tampa Hackerspace: A place for makers to grow, develop new careers

Cheryl RogersTuesday, February 1, 2022

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Dr. Seetha Lakshimi and medical team members with Tampa General and USF at work in the Global Emerging Disease Institute at Tampa General.

Q&A: Understanding Omicron’s evil twin, the Stealth subvariant

Dr. Bruce ShephardTuesday, February 1, 2022

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Two years into COVID-19: Tampa physicians assess current state of pandemic

Dr. Bruce ShephardThursday, January 27, 2022

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Entrance to pirates exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center.

Brush up on the history of Gasparilla in Tampa Bay

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Aerial survey of one of Hillsborough County's numerous solar arrays, offsetting its carbon footprint by moving to clean energy.

Regional governments make plans to transition to sustainable energy alternatives

Yvette C. HammettTuesday, January 25, 2022

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Hillsborough County seeks input on new Equity Profile Action Plan

Emily CortesTuesday, January 25, 2022

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Though it’s a large mural, there’s no lack of details in the gemstone’s surface.

Water Street Tampa boasts first augmented reality mural in Tampa

Caitlin AlbrittonFriday, January 21, 2022

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An average of about 9,396 fans per game attended the team’s 81 home games this season at Tropicana Field, according to Baseball Reference. Tropicana Field has a capacity of 25,025 fans.

MLB nixes Sister City Plan for Tampa Bay Rays, Montreal

Thursday, January 20, 2022

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A Cuban sandwich like none other served up at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City in Tampa.

What makes the Cuban sandwich special?

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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USF has installed the Reverse Vending Machines on campuses in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Coca-Cola, Florida universities recycle for good

Paul CatalaTuesday, January 18, 2022

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Tampa Bay Wave helps entrepreneurs accelerate innovation through world-class programs and networks.

New fintech accelerator aims to quickly grow Tampa Bay Area tech companies

Cheryl RogersTuesday, January 18, 2022

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The Related Group expects to start construction on Rome Yard in West Tampa in the early months of 2024.

10 projects to watch in 2022 as building boom continues in Tampa

Cheryl RogersTuesday, January 18, 2022

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News clips from 1909-10 on construction of original hotel now being considered for restoration.

Tampa cigar company plans to restore old hotel near Ybor City

Cheryl RogersTuesday, January 11, 2022

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Airplane passengers and commuters taking all three bridges across Tampa Bay can see the cranes lined up along the Howard Frankland Bridge as construction continues.

Cranes mark ongoing reconstruction of Howard Frankland Bridge connecting Tampa, St. Pete

Paul CatalaTuesday, January 11, 2022

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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