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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During Hurricane Milton, a powerful gust of wind peeled back the roof of the St. Petersburg City Theatre like a can of sardines, drenching the stage, seats and auditorium.

Tampa Bay's resilient arts community presses on after one-two-three punch

Deborah Bostock-KelleyWednesday, October 30, 2024

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Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has held mini-ribbon cutting ceremonies as businesses reopen after the storms. On Friday, October 25th, a free concert at Horan Park in St. Pete Beach doubles as a fundraiser for displaced beach business workers.

Free fundraiser concert in St. Pete Beach, relief events in Clearwater, University Area

Friday, October 25, 2024

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Volunteers load boxers of food into a vehicle during Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay's hurricane relief distribution event at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County's Ybor City offices.

Children's Board of Hillsborough County, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay team up on hurricane relief

Philip MorganWednesday, October 23, 2024

Photo story: Buddy Walk, A Night to Remember mark Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year Clayton Nylund, the head of Blake High's science department, says he is responsible for 150 additional students because of the teacher shortage.

Hillsborough County Public Schools referendum: Investing in teachers for student success

Christopher CurryFriday, October 18, 2024

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The back to back combination of Helene and Milton flooded houses across the Bay Area, like this home in Lithia near the Alafia River.

What to know when returning to a home that flooded

Philip MorganWednesday, October 16, 2024

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CEOs in Schools has volunteer CEOs and business leaders spend a full school day in a Hillsborough County Public Schools elementary school.

CEOs in Schools: Bringing the boardroom to the classroom in Hillsborough County elementary schools

Christopher CurryWednesday, October 16, 2024

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CDC of Tampa founder Chloe Coney is one of the inaugural inductees into the Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame

Tampa Black Business Hall of Fame: Honoring business owners who make a difference

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, October 16, 2024

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Feeding Tampa Bay needs volunteers for its hurricane relief distribution events.

Helping out, getting help after Helene, Milton deliver double blow to Tampa Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, October 16, 2024

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Masthead gallery: History lunch cruise

Carole DevillersWednesday, October 16, 2024

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Feeding Tampa Bay has daily food and emergency distribution events for hurricane relief. After Milton delivered a double whammy to the region, the nonprofit urgently needs volunteers.

Tampa Bay nonprofits expand hurricane relief after Milton

Christopher CurrySaturday, October 12, 2024

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In St. Petersburg, Milton toppled a construction crane at The Residences at 400 Central, the city’s tallest building, and ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field.

Milton recovery: Bridges reopen, evacuation orders begin to lift

Christopher CurryThursday, October 10, 2024

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Milton recovery: Bridges reopen, evacuation orders begin to lift

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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Tampa has extended free parking in city-owned garages to protect vehicles during Hurricane Milton through noon Friday.

Reeling from Helene, Tampa Bay braces for Milton

Monday, October 7, 2024

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Bicyclists and joggers move through downtown Tampa during late September's World Car-Free Day. The community focus on pedestrian and bicyclist safety continues with October's Safe Streets Week events

Safe Streets Week: Making roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists

Philip MorganWednesday, October 2, 2024

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Masthead gallery: Helene's aftermath in Tampa Bay

Carole DevillersWednesday, October 2, 2024

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The Ybor City Arts Tour returns to venues like HCC's Gallery114 on Thursday, October 17th.

October arts roundup: Ybor Arts Tour, 10th anniversary SHINE Mural Festival

Christopher CurryMonday, September 30, 2024

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The day after Helene, Feeding Tampa Bay launched food distribution sites in hard-hit areas across Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay nonprofits, community groups mobilize for post-Helene relief and recovery effort

Christopher CurryFriday, September 27, 2024

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Hurricane Helene update

Thursday, September 26, 2024

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Riders in Tampa's World Car-Free Day roll across Ashley Drive en route to the Encore district downtown, one of the event’s three activity hubs along with Midtown Commons and HCC Ybor Plaza.

Photo story: Tampa's World Car-Free Day

Kimberly DeFalcoWednesday, September 25, 2024

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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