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Development News The $4 million renovation of Tampa Union Station aims to transform a historic landmark from the city's past into a vibrant part of its future

Tampa Union Station renovation moving along

Deborah Bostock-KelleyWednesday, June 25, 2025
The $4 million renovation of Tampa Union Station aims to make the historic building a vibrant part of the city's future.
Feature Story Harvest Hope Park is a successful community investment project developed on property the University Area CDC acquired through its land banking program

University Area CDC drives community change in North Tampa

Joshua McMorrow-HernandezWednesday, June 25, 2025
The University Area Community Development Corporation uses investments, partnerships, and advocacy to deliver quality-of-life projects like affordable housing, neighborhood parks, and new sidewalks and street lights to the North Tampa community it serves. 
Feature Story Suncoast Community Health Centers’ Mobile Dental Program brings dental care to the community

Coalition works to break down barriers to dental care access in Hillsborough, across Florida

Philip MorganWednesday, June 25, 2025
Florida faces a dental care access crisis. Suncoast Community Health Centers’ innovative Mobile Dental Program and the coalition Floridians for Dental Access are part of the effort to solve it.
Development News Earlier this year, the City of Tampa and community members held a grand reopening ceremony at Kid Mason Community Center to celebrate the completion of renovations

Renovated, revitalized historic Tampa landmark Kid Mason Community Center begins new chapter

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, June 18, 2025
In downtown Tampa, two significant Parks and Recreation Department renovation projects -- the recently completed overhaul of Kid Mason Community Center and the ongoing reconstruction of Herman Massey Park -- happened with funding from the city's Community Redevelopment Agency.
Feature Story Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making inaugural season culminates with a USL Super League championship.

Tampa Bay Sun's history-making inaugural season culminates with championship

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Sun FC's history-making season as Tampa Bay's first professional women's sports team culminates with a USL Super League championship and a boat parade.
Partner Content Speaking at the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum in May, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says Westshore is "not just part of Tampa's story...you are a main character."

What's new, what's next in Tampa's bustling Westshore District

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 18, 2025
During the Westshore Alliance's annual development forum, industry insiders share insights on the current trends in Westshore's office, retail, residential, and hotel markets and where they see things going.
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Masthead gallery: Historic Plant City

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 18, 2025
A photo gallery from historic downtown Plant City
For Good Pinellas County Job Corps students, faculty, staff, and supporters listen on during a June 10th community rally at the Warehouse Arts District Association campus.

WADA rallies community support for Pinellas County Job Corps Center

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 11, 2025
St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association rallies community support for its neighbor, the Pinellas County Job Corps Center, one of approximately 120 around the country the Trump administration plans to close down. 
For Good Barbershop Conversations trains neighborhood barbers to be mental health advocates in communities of color

Barbers become mental health advocates in Black communities

Philip MorganWednesday, June 11, 2025
An innovative national program that trains barbers to be mental health advocates in Black communities launches in Hillsborough County this month.
For Good Tampa City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson, owner of Black English Bookstore, community activist, and retired school teacher, died on Monday, June 9th at age 60.

Tampa officials remember City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Tampa City Council member Gwendolyn Henderson, owner of Black English Bookstore, community activist, and retired school teacher, died on Monday, June 9th at age 60.
Partner Content erasers, backpacks, etc. You name it, they probably Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers and instructional staff may "shop" for free at the Teaching Tools Resource Center twice a semester and four times a school year

Hillsborough Education Foundation supply drive supports teachers, students

Christopher CurryWednesday, June 11, 2025
Because of uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on school supply prices, Hillsborough Education Foundation is getting an early start on the annual donation drive to stock the nonprofit's free store for Hillsborough County Public Schools teachers. 
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Masthead gallery: Guava City Paint Jam

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 11, 2025
A photo gallery of the murals that artists created in Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights as part of the Guava City Paint Jam, a grassroots, artist-led festival.
For Good On Tuesday, June 10th, St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association is holding a community event in support of students from the recently shuttered Pinellas County Job Corps

WADA hosting community event in support of Pinellas Job Corps

Monday, June 9, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10th, St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District Association is holding a community event in support of students from the neighboring Pinellas County Job Corps, one of 119 centers nationwide the federal government abruptly closed in late May.
For Good Tampa resident Hina Alvi enjoyed every minute of the Eid ul Adha celebration at her friend’s home in Tampa.

A joyous Eid ul Adha celebrated across Tampa Bay

Kiran Malik-KhanMonday, June 9, 2025
Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays observed by Muslims around the world.
Innovation News Business owner and hairdresser Carmen Conrad, seen here with longtime customer Marilyn Shaw, has become a fixture in Land O’ Lakes.

Longtime Land O’ Lakes hairdresser, business owner reflects on five decades of determination

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longtime Land O' Lakes hairdresser and business owner Carmen Conrad reflects on five decades of entrepreneurship and determination.
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Masthead gallery: The Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park at Tampa's River Tower Park

Carole DevillersWednesday, June 4, 2025
A photo gallery from The Florida Orchestra's free Pops in the Park community concert at Tampa's River Tower Park.
Partner Content Notice of public hearings

Hillsborough County Legal Notice: Disaster ReliefElected officials seek public comment

Sunday, June 1, 2025
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

Christopher CurrySaturday, May 31, 2025
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

Thursday, May 29, 2025
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

Kiran Malik-KhanWednesday, May 28, 2025
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.
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