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James Beard winner Adrian Miller bringing lesson in history, culture to Collard Green Festival
Philip Morgan
Sunday, February 11, 2024
James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller is bringing a lesson in history and culture to three Bay Area speaking appearances for the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival.
Feature Story
10 Tampa Bay projects to watch in 2024
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Large-scale mixed-use redevelopments, major FDOT road projects, an ambitious brewery expansion, stadiums and elaborate transformations of two jewels of downtown Tampa's arts scene are all in the mix in 2024
Feature Story
Community effort to get downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Library named local historic landmark
Philip Morgan
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
A community effort is underway to get a local historic landmark designation for downtown Tampa's John F. Germany Public Library.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: Historic Ybor City
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story
February arts roundup: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Carmada en Ybor, and more
Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy
Thursday, February 1, 2024
A busy February on the Tampa Bay arts scene includes Black History Month events, a celebration of the arts in Ybor City, new exhibitions across the Bay Area and a slew of events at the Dalí and Tampa Museum of Art.
Development News
Arts collaboration behind Ybor Kress will grow with The Citrus Factory
Philip Morgan
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The collaboration that launched the arts community at the historic Ybor Kress Building continues to grow the arts in Ybor with the planned project The Citrus Factory and an expansion at the Kress.
Buzz
Buzz: AARP accepting applications for Community Challenge grants
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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AARP Florida
AARP Florida puts out the call for local nonprofits and governments to apply for grant funding through the AARP Community Challenge grant program.
Feature Story
J.C. Newman Cigar Company: a fine blend of Ybor's past and present
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Inside the historic, beautifully renovated El Reloj cigar factory, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has survived and thrived by bringing together Ybor City's past and present. And by making some excellent cigars.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: Indie Flea St. Pete
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A photo gallery from the Indie Flea market in St. Pete, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month from November through April.
Feature Story
Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's pilot grant program uses American Rescue Plan Act money to fund an array of programs and initiatives at childcare centers in the county.
Development News
ULI Tampa Bay launches Art in Place to connect art and development
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
With the Art in Place initiative, Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay looks at ways art enhances the built environment and how to build working relationships between artists and developers.
Innovation News
AMPLIFY Clearwater's Joe Lugo talks vision, goals
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
AMPLIFY Clearwater's new Chief of Staff Joe Lugo talks about his extensive experience working with local small businesses, his commitment to inclusion and his vision and goals moving forward in his new role.
Innovation News
UT astronomer is researching mysteries of universe, and you can help
Christopher Curry
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
University of Tampa astronomer Amy Lien is researching powerful gamma-ray bursts that date back to the early universe. And you can help.
Feature Story
Tampa Bay Wave: Accelerating growth in the tech ecosystem
Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Tampa Bay Wave continues to build its reputation for helping startups grow and thrive with innovative new accelerator programs and an ever-growing list of success stories.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: The Deuces
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
A photo gallery of the historic St. Petersburg neighborhood The Deuces.
For Good
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival events celebrate culture, activism, music, education
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Source:
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
The 2024 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival celebrates culture, activism, music, education, history and the arts with 10 days of events in Tampa.
Feature Story
January arts roundup: a busy start to the new year
Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Exhibit openings on both sides of the bay, art and craft festivals and interactive events are part of a busy January on the Tampa Bay arts scene.
Feature Story
Masthead gallery: First Night St. Petersburg
Carole Devillers
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A photo gallery from the annual First Night St. Petersburg celebration.
For Good
HCC launching public art festival "Now on View" in Ybor this summer
Christopher Curry
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Hillsborough Community College Art Galleries launches "Now on View," a public art festival inspired by the rapid development and transformation of Tampa, in Ybor City this summer.
Development News
Tampa Pickleball Crew brings indoor courts to Ybor's Gas Worx district
Christopher Curry
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Tampa Pickleball Crew is bringing the popular recreational and social activity to an indoor facility in Ybor City's Gas Worx district.
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Arc of Appalachia has acquired 14,000 acres to protect the region’s temperate forest biome forever
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