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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Extra legroom and comfort come with new seats at Tampa Theatre.

Tampa Theatre reopens March 11, one year after closing for COVID

Jill WiteckiMonday, February 22, 2021

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Dominice Gilbert, a juried Gasparilla artist who lives and works in St. Pete, in her sculpture studio.

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts goes virtual, still awards prize money

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, February 16, 2021

Development News

The first two of 10 Listen First meetings are scheduled for area one (East Tampa) on Feb. 23rd and area two (the Heights neighborhoods) on March 3rd.

Listen First: City of Tampa seeks your input on mobility, vision

Lauren WongTuesday, February 16, 2021

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A 3D scan of the historic Jackson House reveals the extent of the restoration work required.

Restoration of Tampa’s historic Jackson House gains traction

Kathy SteeleTuesday, February 16, 2021

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Shirah Bernarde getting ready to pitch NightCap.

UT student pitches product, secures deal on ABC’s Shark Tank

Lauren WongTuesday, February 16, 2021

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Akiliaha Rankine, a USF senior studying Business Management and working at CUTR (Center for Urban Transportation Research)

SHIFT Tampa Bay: Let's rethink how you get to where you're going

Lauren WongTuesday, February 16, 2021

Buzz

The home of St. Petersburg residents Matt and Erin Parke is featured in Fear of Rain.

New movie Fear of Rain features local talent, screens in Tampa, opens nationwide

Amy HammondMonday, February 15, 2021

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Tampa's Elio Peguero, 20, sported his custom haircolor to celebrate the Super Bowl LV Champion Tampa Bay Bucs' win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fans rush Tampa waterfront for Super Bucs boat parade

Diane EgnerWednesday, February 10, 2021

Development News

A water level metering station at the US Coast Guard in St Pete.

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council takes technical lead in statewide flood mitigation planning

Jessi SmithTuesday, February 9, 2021

Buzz

NFL T-shirt boasting Tampa Bay Bucs win in Super Bowl LV.

Champa! City of Tampa plans celebratory Super Bowl LV parade

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Source: City of Tampa Mayor's Office

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Video story: Designing communities for health equity

Becky YettawTuesday, February 9, 2021

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Book excerpt: Call Me Commander by Jeff Testerman and Daniel M. Freed

Jeff TestermanTuesday, February 9, 2021

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The growth along County Line Road by Plant City started with Amazon, which opened its facility in 2015.

Commentary: Head east from Tampa to see our present and our future

Dee MaretTuesday, February 9, 2021

Innovation News

Images in the EnvisionBody project what a fitter you could look like.

App uses digital images of a healthier you to keep you moving

Lauren WongTuesday, February 9, 2021

For Good

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay previously replaced the roof and flooring in this family’s home.

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay scores with Kickoff to Rebuild

Amy HammondTuesday, February 2, 2021

For Good

AMIkids’ program, Breaking Barriers, helps police and youth foster healthy communication, mutual trust, and understanding.

Game Changer: Super Bowl LV inspires community change

Amy HammondTuesday, February 2, 2021

Development News

Fermented Reality Beirgarten features craft brews at Sparkman Wharf in Water Street Tampa.

Sparkman Wharf welcomes new restaurants, offices to Downtown Tampa

Lauren WongTuesday, February 2, 2021

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Punxsutawney Phil takes one look ...

S. Aaron LadenTuesday, February 2, 2021

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Tampa artist Kirk Ke Wang's project proposal for Skyway 20/21.

Collaborative Skyway 20/21 art exhibition at 4 local museums moves forward

Caitlin AlbrittonTuesday, February 2, 2021

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Autographed books from the Ted Hipple Collection of Young Adult Literature established by Joan Kaywell.

Books Save Lives picks winner: 'Learning to Breathe'

Amy HammondMonday, February 1, 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