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For Good The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower, a collaborative initiative of nonprofits Caregivers Helping Hand and Tiana's Tea Inc, is May 23rd at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County headquarters in Tampa.

Caregivers Helping Hand supports mothers and caregivers with two community events

Tampa nonprofit Caregivers Helping Hand has two upcoming events focused on its mission to uplift and empower the community - the 19th annual Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower and the inaugural Caregivers Forum for Caregivers

Development News The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization has launched a study and survey looking at how prospective passengers would use a future Tampa Brightline station and the local transportation network.

Hillsborough TPO launches study, survey on potential Tampa Brightline station

The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization has launched a study and survey looking at how prospective passengers would use a future Tampa Brightline station and the local transportation network.

Development News Construction of the first two segments of Tampa's Green ARTery is underway in the Old Seminole Heights and Lowry Park Central neighborhoods.

You know the Green Spine, meet the Green ARTery

Tampa has started construction of the Green ARTery, a 22-mile interconnected pedestrian and bicycle network planned around central Tampa that will connect neighborhoods, parks, schools, and local attractions. 

Innovation News The Lucid Vending machine at BarrieHaus Beer Co. In Ybor City

Lucid Vending dispenses art, nostalgia, and creativity around Tampa Bay

St. Pete-based Lucid Vending sells local art and an eclectic array of oddities out of refurbished vintage vending machines at breweries, bars, and art-focused businesses around Tampa Bay.

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Masthead gallery: Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

A photo gallery from the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

Feature Story Creative Pinellas debuts Sightline Gallery, a new art exhibition space inside St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, with the exhibit "Made in the Shade."

May arts: Tempus Projects, Guava Jam, much more

Tampa Bay's May arts scene has Tempus Projects' "Vae Victis: Quintas Sunistra,” the first Guava City Paint Jam, Creative Pinellas' new gallery space in St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and plenty more.

Development News The expansion of Tampa's Green Spine cycle track through Ybor City is scheduled to finish in the fall, leaving one final stretch to complete the Green Spine

Ybor Green Spine expansion on track to finish in fall

The expansion of Tampa's Green Spine cycle track through Ybor City is scheduled to finish in the fall, leaving Howard Avenue to Rome Avenue as the final project to complete the 3.4-mile separated bicycle trail through Tampa's urban core. .  

Innovation News Hillsborough County firefighters demonstrate the silicone and carbon fiber blanket used to contain electric vehicle fires.

Hillsborough hurricane event showcases rescue vehicles, delivers message: "Be prepared"

Hillsborough County's pre-hurricane season media day shows off the SHERP rescue vehicle and a silicone and carbon fiber blanket for containing electric vehicle fires. It also delivers a serious message: Be prepared.

Feature Story Husband and wife business partners David Bailey and Stephanie Harrison-Bailey's latest venture is Hive, a new coworking space in Ybor City

Ybor's new coworking space Hive creates a buzz

Husband-and-wife business partners David Bailey and Stephanie Harrison-Bailey bring their love for entrepreneurship, creativity, and Ybor City together under one roof in their latest venture, the new Ybor coworking space Hive.

Partner Content The Westshore Alliance's successful advocacy to get a traffic signal installed at the dangerous intersection of Boy Scout Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, where there's an entrance to International Plaza, stands out among its achievements

Westshore Alliance leaders reflect on achievements, look ahead at priorities

Westshore Alliance President Ken Lane, Immediate Past President Ashley Watters, and Executive Director Michael Maurino reflect on achievements and the organization's growing community involvement and look ahead at development priorities.

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Masthead gallery: "Celebrating Student Creativity" art exhibit at Tampa International Airport

A photo gallery of the art exhibit "Celebrating Student Creativity," which is on display at Tampa International Airport until May 30th and presented by the Westshore Alliance and TPA.

For Good Voices of Hope for Aphasia's Word Play crossword competition gala raises money and awareness for the brain condition affecting speech, reading, writing, and the ability to understand language.

Voices of Hope for Aphasia crossword gala raises money, awareness

Voices of Hope for Aphasia's Word Play crossword competition gala raises funds and awareness for the brain condition affecting speech, reading, writing, and the ability to understand language.

For Good "Echoes of the Land: Hurricanes, History, and Storytelling” will include a tour of the archeological site at Sacred Lands Preservation and Education

"Echoes of the Land:" Exploring how the people of Tampa Bay past and present understand storms

On April 26th, Florida Humanities and Sacred Lands Preservation and Education present “Echoes of the Land: Hurricanes, History, and Storytelling,” an event exploring how the people of Tampa Bay from the Tocobaga Indians through today understand storms. 

For Good Tampa City Ballet's inaugural fundraising gala will support its growth from a volunteer-led, nonprofit company to a full-time professional dance company

Tampa City Ballet fundraising gala supports expansion to full-time professional dance company

The Tampa City Ballet's inaugural fundraising gala will support its planned evolution to a full-time professional dance company.

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Masthead gallery: Chicken yoga at Ybor City's Hotel Haya

A photo gallery from Yoga Loft Tampa's monthly chicken yoga class at Hotel Haya in Ybor City

Partner Content The City of Clearwater provided loans and financing from a variety of sources, including HOME and SHIP funds, to make Clearwater Gardens, an 81-apartment affordable housing complex under construction on Cleveland Street, financially feasible

Clearwater highlights local impact of CDBG, HOME programs for National Community Development Week

During National Community Development Week, the City of Clearwater highlights the important role of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs in affordable and workforce housing.

Feature Story The Children's Board of Hillsborough County marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month by spotlighting nonprofit partners working on solutions to the critical community issue

Children's Board marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, honors nonprofit difference makers

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County marks Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month by spotlighting nonprofit partners working on solutions to the critical community issue and presents its Family Support Champion Award to two dedicated nonprofit workers.

For Good Tampa Bay Sun mascot Solé dances with students from Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy

Tampa Bay Sun Foundation: Inspiring next generation of women athletes, leaders

The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation and partner nonprofit Rise Up Soccer Club are on a shared mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of women athletes and leaders.

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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay History Center College Hill walking tour

A photo gallery from the Tampa Bay History Center's College Hill walking tour

Feature Story The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women's Women Building Futures initiative is a workforce training program in the construction trades.

Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women: Building futures

The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women provides seniors with needed home repairs and women with workforce training in the construction trades through its SHIP and Women Building Futures programs.