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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Dr. Jeffrey Krischer of USF leads several diabetes studies.

NIH awards $70M grant to USF diabetes research

Cheryl RogersTuesday, July 20, 2021

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Seminole Elders Edna Bowers and Rita Youngman share a moment of contemplation at the U.S. Army's Fort Dade ruins at Egmont Key.

Seminole Tribe, USF Sustainable Tourism and USF Access 3D Lab preserve history at Egmont Key

Jessi SmithTuesday, July 20, 2021

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Commentary: Making the case for enhancing public safety

Tampa City Councilman Luis VieraTuesday, July 20, 2021

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Patel College Sustainable Tourism graduate student Samantha Vorce takes 3D scan imagery of a circa 1900 warehouse on Egmont Key.

USF Sustainable Tourism team reframes visitor experience to help save Egmont Key

Jessi SmithTuesday, July 20, 2021

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Alyse Trent, 2021 ACHC Grantee, working on soldering in one of the classes she used her grant money for.

How to win grants: Top tips from winning artists and resources on how to write your best application

Caitlin AlbrittonMonday, July 19, 2021

For Good

Bishop Gregory Parkes offers a blessing at the groundbreaking for a new pavilion at Villa Madonna School.

Villa Madonna campus pavilion and renovation project gets underway in Tampa

Amy HammondTuesday, July 13, 2021

Development News

Historic Tampa Theatre moves forward on plans for microcinema (T2)

Lauren WongTuesday, July 13, 2021

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Hillsborough House of Hope clients make greeting cards to sell in local gift shops.

Hillsborough House of Hope makes room for women starting over

Julie GaristoTuesday, July 13, 2021

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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.

Commentary: Bridging the urban digital divide

Stanley GrayTuesday, July 13, 2021

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On stage during Embarc Collective’s 2020 Investor Conference.

Tampa emerges as a growing tech hub, but what does that really mean?

Lauren WongTuesday, July 13, 2021

Buzz

Tampa Bay Lightning signage inside Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa.

Tampa boat parade celebrates Stanley Cup repeat

Monday, July 12, 2021

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Arnie Perez, Director of Sales and Hiring Manager at IDS (International Data Corp.)

Who's hiring: Jobseekers find higher wages, multiple options

Cheryl RogersMonday, July 12, 2021

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Tampa multimedia journalists Imani Lee and Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy, co-Founders of Black Stock Footage.

Tampa startup, Black Stock Footage, wins Florida pitch competition

Lauren WongWednesday, July 7, 2021

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Among the unique flavors offered at Chill Bros? Belgian Brown and Café con Leche Chunk!

Summer heat getting to you? Cool off with some of Tampa's favorite local ice cream shops

Lauren WongTuesday, June 29, 2021

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Boom by the Bay: Where to see fireworks, celebrate 4th of July

Diane EgnerTuesday, June 29, 2021

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Destination: Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville

Diane EgnerTuesday, June 29, 2021

Development News

With large interior spaces, the old Bali Bay Trading Company space will provide enough exhibition room for Tempus.

Tempus Projects moves temporarily to new space in Tampa

Caitlin AlbrittonThursday, June 24, 2021

For Good

Newly formed Tampa Arts Alliance aims to unite support for local arts community

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, June 22, 2021

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A single slice at Santoro’s Pizza in North Hyde Park.

North Hyde Park undergoes transition with new shops, apartments

Lauren WongTuesday, June 22, 2021

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Find more product samples on Cole's Playground on Instagram.

Tampa woodworker defines Higher Order with cocktail smokers

Emily CortesTuesday, June 22, 2021

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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