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Nonprofit Centro Asturiano de Tampa works to preserve the legacy of Spanish immigrants in Ybor City and to restore and preserve the club's historic circa 1914 building on Nebrask Avenue.

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Preserving Ybor's Centro Asturiano, Tampa's Spanish immigrant legacy

Tashie TierneyTuesday, July 30, 2024

Success 4 Kids & Families programs like Successful Families and Nurturing Parenting strengthen families and communities in south and east Hillsborough County.

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Nurturing parents, strengthening families in Hillsborough

Philip MorganWednesday, July 24, 2024

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Masthead gallery: Rooted in Play Mud Day

Carole DevillersWednesday, July 10, 2024

"Ybor Photos: Then and Now" at the FMoPA features historic photos, like this 1917 shot of the Burgert Brothers studio on the 1500 block of Seventh Avenue, alongside contemporary pictures in the same location, like this 2020 shot of La Faraona Cigars.

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July arts: "Photo Ybor: Then and Now" at FMoPA, new exhibits on both sides of the Bay

Christopher CurryWednesday, July 3, 2024

Thanks to a community fundraising effort, "When the Righteous Triumph," a play depicting Tampa's civil rights lunch counter sit-ins, returns to the stage in March for a limited run at the Straz Center's Jaeb Theatre.

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Community effort will restage play about Tampa's civil rights lunch counter protests

Philip MorganWednesday, June 26, 2024

Local bestselling author and baseball lover Alicia Thompson's new book, "The Art of Catching Feelings," is the story of an unlikely romance between a pro baseball player and his heckler. A book launch event is June 20th at Tropicana Field.

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Local romance author, baseball fan Alicia Thompson hits home run with new book

Pamela VarkonySunday, June 16, 2024

Already a founder, CEO and philanthropist, Tommy Whitehead now adds author to his list of accomplishments.

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LGBTQ contractor defies stereotypes to blaze a trail to success

Tashie TierneyWednesday, June 5, 2024

At the Tampa International Fringe Festival, actress Katie Thayer will perform the entire film “Titanic” - alone and in under an hour.

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June arts: Tampa Fringe, Juneteenth and Pride Month events, new exhibits, and much more

Christopher CurryThursday, May 30, 2024

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Masthead gallery: The murals of Clearwater's Art Oasis Mural Festival

Carole DevillersWednesday, May 22, 2024

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Masthead gallery: St. Pete's MLK North District

Carole DevillersTuesday, April 9, 2024

Gallery114@HCC Ybor City Campus is one venue on the first Spring Ybor Arts Tour.

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April arts roundup: Spring Ybor Arts Tour blooms

Christopher CurrySunday, March 31, 2024

St. Pete based author and urbanist Peter Kageyama with his latest novel, "Midnight Climax."

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A conversation with St. Pete urbanist and author Peter Kageyama

Pamela VarkonyTuesday, March 12, 2024

With the support of community partners like the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, Healthy Start Hillsborough's Safe Baby program aims to fight the heartbreaking community problem of infant deaths from unsafe sleep.

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Healthy Start of Hillsborough strives to reduce infant deaths from unsafe sleep

Bob SimonTuesday, March 5, 2024

The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts returns to Tampa's Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park on March 2nd and 3rd.

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March arts: Gasparilla, Tarpon Springs and Hyde Park festivals; events galore in Ybor

Zebrina Edgerton-MaloyThursday, February 29, 2024

The clock is ticking to restore the Jackson Rooming House, shown here in September 2019. The storied piece of Tampa's Black history was built in 1901 and has been vacant since 1989.

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Clock is ticking to restore Jackson House and preserve a storied piece of Tampa Black history

Philip MorganTuesday, February 27, 2024

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