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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Buzz

Hundreds of thousands of parade goers are expected to line the Gasparilla parade route, begging for beads and displaying debauchery as festivities return in 2022 after taking a year off due to COVID.

Everything you want to know about Gasparilla 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Source: Tampa Bay Parenting

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Growing everything from herbs to aloe, 813 Hood Garden wants everyone to know how it easy it is to grow at home.

East Tampa resident makes her way north to find space for community garden

Janine Quarles-AdkinsTuesday, January 11, 2022

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New apartments, condos, and townhomes are under construction at Westshore Marina District south of Gandy in Tampa.

New Westshore Marina District in Tampa aims to 'maximize life on the water'

Patrick SpanoTuesday, January 11, 2022

For Good

January Arts Roundup: Poetically environmental art, an exhibition all about cats, and more

Caitlin AlbrittonThursday, January 6, 2022

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Thousands of aerial photographs by Selbypic, like this one taken of downtown Tampa in 1982, were donated to the Tampa Bay History Center.

Flying high above Tampa: Family donates aerial news photographer’s work to Tampa Bay History Center

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezTuesday, January 4, 2022

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Venice Campus is equipped with state-of-the-art surgical suites.

Florida colleges, hospitals ramp up training to fix nursing shortage

Cheryl RogersTuesday, January 4, 2022

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The Nest at HCC is part of the Grounds4Art Public Art Program.

Most anticipated news on the Tampa arts scene for 2022

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, January 4, 2022

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Brian Auld answers questions at a November meeting of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.

Lunch and learn more about the Rays' big idea for a split season

Patrick YasinskasTuesday, December 28, 2021

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Looking back to see what's next: A few of our favorite stories from 2021

Diane EgnerTuesday, December 28, 2021

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The Rays first played at Tropicana Field in St. Pete in 1998. Their lease is up in 2027.

Why are the Rays exploring a Sister City relationship with Montreal?

Patrick YasinskasTuesday, December 21, 2021

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Owen Robertson, Founder of the LAB Theater Project in Tampa.

So you want to start your own business? Everyday Entrepreneurs can help

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 21, 2021

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Florida books are a favorite holiday gift and a long-lasting treat anytime of year.

Florida books: Last minute gift ideas for the procrastinators among us

Diane EgnerFriday, December 17, 2021

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Fixing leaky windows and plumbing are examples of repair projects that may be eligible for funding from a new City of Tampa program.

New government program helps homeowners stay in homes

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Source: Fox 13 News

Innovation News

The Startup of the Year Summit will be held in downtown Tampa in January 2022.

Startup of the Year Summit coming to Tampa’s downtown

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 14, 2021

Innovation News

BlueGrace Logistics runs its national operations from its Riverview headquarters.

BlueGrace Logistics grows, creates jobs in Tampa Bay Area

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 14, 2021

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Sarah Howard at the entrance of one of the architectural components of the Music Box Project.

Shaping the local art scene: Sarah Howard of USF CAM in Tampa

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, December 14, 2021

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Volunteers pick up debris in front of Donna Cooper’s home in the Grant Park neighborhood of East Tampa.

Neighbors pitch in to clean up East Tampa yard by yard, block by block

Breanna Godwin and Ricardo PerezTuesday, December 14, 2021

For Good

One of the town hall meetings took place at Rialto Theatre in Tampa Heights.

Local real estate foundation commits support for Tampa Arts Alliance

Caitlin AlbrittonMonday, December 13, 2021

For Good

The cast from Netflix show Selling Tampa.

Selling Tampa TV star raises money for local Crisis Center

Amy HammondMonday, December 13, 2021

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Important news: How to be part of the solution

Diane EgnerSunday, December 12, 2021

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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