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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Brian Serrano, Sample Insights leader for Nielsen; Chair of Tampa Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council

Local Hispanic, Latino leaders put life experience to work for others

Lauren WongTuesday, September 14, 2021

Embarc Collective is a startup hub in downtown Tampa.

Florida's fastest-growing startup hub? Embarc Collective in Tampa

Monday, September 13, 2021

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Innovation News

Florida companies involved in aerospace and related technologies will compete for $100,000 in prizes at this year’s Florida Early Stage Capital Conference Oct. 7 and 8.

Plans underway for Florida Early Stage Capital Conference

Cheryl RogersTuesday, August 31, 2021

Healthcare professionals like Dr. Jason W. Wilson are working around the clock to help patients with COVID-19.

Dual enemies: Doctors fight COVID and disinformation

Dr. Jason W. WilsonTuesday, August 31, 2021

Shanna Mellow, a performer with The Curiositorium LLC in St. Pete, performs at the Neon Jungle-themed Pride & Passion event.

Photo story: Pride & Passion, Neon Jungle at Tampa Museum of Art

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, August 31, 2021

USF Health SVP and Dean Charles Lockwood.

August was Florida's worst month for COVID, so far

Dr. Bruce ShephardTuesday, August 31, 2021

A nurse administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Tampa.

A special message to Florida residents about COVID-19

Monday, August 30, 2021

Source: Hillsborough County Medical Association

Innovation News

Signage at front of new USF Health College of Medicine in downtown Tampa.

USF seeks food allergy sufferers for new study

Cheryl RogersMonday, August 30, 2021

As kids are heading back to school in Hillsborough County and Florida, the need for mental health assistance is on the rise.

New mental health mobile unit aims to help schoolchildren suffering during pandemic

Amy HammondTuesday, August 24, 2021

AMRoC students working on robotics projects as a team.

AMRoC Fab Lab in Uptown Tampa fuses creativity with STEM

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, August 24, 2021

To contribute to the Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol, trash is sorted by material type, industry type, and condition.

Trash-Free Waters Program builds partnerships to curb marine waste

Yvette C. HammettTuesday, August 24, 2021

Development News

Demolition crews raze the 72-year-old church building in August 2021, leaving in place the former Tampa Fire Department Station 7 (left), which was built in 1924 and later incorporated into the Seminole Heights Baptist Church parish.

New Memorial Hospital ER to replace Seminole Heights Baptist Church

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezMonday, August 23, 2021

Innovation News

Solar Bear, based in Pinellas, offers solar energy, spray foam insulation, and roofing services.

Inc. 5000 adds 10 Tampa Bay Area companies to list of fastest-growing private firms in Florida

Cheryl RogersMonday, August 23, 2021

Development News

The new Thousand and One office building designed by COOKFOX is WELL-certified.

Water Street Tampa opens Thousand & One, a WELL-certified trophy office building

Lauren WongSunday, August 22, 2021

Donations are needed now to replace catalytic converters stolen from buses that service the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay.

New Critical Needs List aims to quickly connect local nonprofits with donors

Amy HammondTuesday, August 17, 2021

Development News

Casa Gomez will feature 22,000 square feet of Class A office space and more ground-level retail.

New Ybor City apartments, offices, shops designed to fit into historic fabric

Yvette C. HammettTuesday, August 17, 2021

Development News

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council gets state grant to strategize shoreline protection

Jessi SmithTuesday, August 17, 2021

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Lauren WongTuesday, August 17, 2021

Innovation News

Veronica Cintron, VP of Communications, Tampa International Airport

Who's hiring? Tampa Airport plans to fill 700 jobs

Cheryl RogersMonday, August 16, 2021

DeliverRxd Pharmacy Tech Ledseil Garcia walks outside after finishing a home visit.

Still need a COVID vaccine? DeliveRxd will bring one to you in Hillsborough, Pinellas

Kathy SteeleSunday, August 15, 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.

Lauren, Hudson, and Bryan Durkin pick up a popsicle at Duckweed Urban Market in downtown Tampa.

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.

(L-R) Maria Gibbs, Scott Hutterman, Dr., Loren Murfield, and Jared Kohn at 1 Million Cups in 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.

Ashly Anderson, senior design manager for Downtown Tampa Partnership

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.

(L-R) James Rue and Gian Carlos Birriel co-own Raw Smoothie Co.

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.

Mabel the T-Rex sculpted by J. Kent at Tampa Hackerspace.

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.

USF’s new building rises a short distance from Channelside.

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.

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

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.

Tampa bicycle commuters Karen Kress, Alana Brasier, and Justin Willits.

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.

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

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.

A duo studies and reads at Union Coffee and Tea in Armature Works.

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.

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

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.

Tampa thought leaders

Photo: Tampa thought leaders

A typical day along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa.

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.

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.

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.

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

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

Zarra Elias and her family enjoying The Tampa Riverwalk.

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

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

Elementary school kids color during the after-school program.

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.

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

An obelisk erected on the roundabout on 22nd Avenue North in Collage Hill.

An obelisk erected on the roundabout on 22nd Avenue North in Collage Hill. Photo by Wayne Garcia

Participants at Tampa Hackerspace quickly learn the value of collaboration and sharing ideas.

Participants at Tampa Hackerspace quickly learn the value of collaboration and sharing ideas. Courtesy of Tampa Hackerspace

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