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Masthead gallery: The Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park at Tampa's River Tower Park

A photo gallery from The Florida Orchestra's free Pops in the Park community concert at Tampa's River Tower Park.

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Hillsborough County Legal Notice: Disaster ReliefElected officials seek public comment

Notice of public comment period and public hearings to review the Hillsborough County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

Feature Story The Tampa Fringe Festival returns to Ybor City June 11th through 22nd with shows like the satire "American Fever Dream."

June arts: Tampa Fringe returns, Stageworks season finale, Studios @ 5663, more

The Tampa International Fringe Fest returns to Ybor City. Plus, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" at Stageworks Theatre, “VISIBLE: SEEN and HEARD" at Studios @ 5663, and much more.

For Good The Clearwater Arts Alliance showcases the relaunch of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative with the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event on Saturday, May 31st.

Clearwater Sculpture Series community celebration

On Saturday, May 31st, the "Celebrate Clearwater Sculpture Series" community event showcases the new version of a downtown public art and placemaking initiative that puts temporary sculpture installations by local artists in the medians along the 400 to 600 blocks of Cleveland Street.

For Good Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is shaped by emotion and inspired by nature, offering a human touch AI-generated art cannot replicate.

The artful journey of Uzma Adnan: A brush with passion and purpose

Pakistani-born New Tampa artist Uzma Adnan's work is made with heart, creativity, and emotion - a human touch that the AI-generated art flooding the market can't replicate.

For Good The Community Maternity Clinic is adjacent to St. Joseph's Women's Hospital in Tampa

St Joseph's Community Maternity Clinic fills a gap in care

With funding from the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, St Joseph's Women's Hospital's Community Maternity Clinic fills a gap in care for uninsured and underinsured women with high-risk pregnancies.

Feature Story George and Debbie Baxter at a 2005 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay donor dinner where the then- recently retired founders were honored

Community Foundation Tampa Bay: A look back to the beginning

Today, Community Foundation Tampa Bay celebrates 35 years of philanthropy and $1 billion in donor commitments. It all started with two determined founders and a $100 contribution.

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Masthead gallery: Tampa Bay Haitian Flag Day

A photo gallery from Tampa Bay Haitian Flag Day at Tampa's Al Lopez Park

Development News From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future. 

Tampa Downtown Partnership "What's Pop-In?" sessions seek feedback on downtown's future

From May 28th through June 4th, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's daily "What's Pop-in?" listening sessions will visit a small business in a downtown neighborhood to get feedback and opinions on downtown's future. 

For Good Coaltion of Hispanic Artists President Nelcy Baltz and Immediate Past President Imelda Dutton in the CHA's new gallery at Kress Contemporary in Ybor City.

Tampa Bay Hispanic artists celebrate new gallery at Kress Contemporary

With the opening of its own gallery space in Ybor City's Kress Contemporary, the nonprofit Coalition of Hispanic Artists celebrates a milestone 18 years in the making.

For Good The Dress for Success Tampa Bay team at the nonprofit's annual Power Walk fundraiser

Community changemaker: Dress for Success Tampa Bay's Lisette Parsons

New Dress for Success Tampa Bay Executive Director Lisette Parsons's strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of the organization, and dedication to its mission make her the right person at the right time to guide the nonprofit into the future.

Development News A rendering of Tampa International Airport's Airside D, schedueld to open in 2028.

TPA chief development officer talks expansion at Westshore forum

At the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, Tampa International Airport Chief Development Officer Smitha Radhakrishnan discusses the ambitious $1.5 billion Airside D project and TPA's approach to growth.

Innovation News The CDC of Tampa offers monthy community impact tours of its projects and programs in East Tampa

CDC of Tampa: 33 years working to improve community in East Tampa and beyond

For more than three decades, the nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa has worked to improve lives and the community in East Tampa and beyond through affordable housing, workforce development, and youth leadership and job training initiatives.

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Masthead gallery: MFA St. Pete's Painting in the Park 2025

A photo gallery from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg's Painting in the Park 2025

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.