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June arts roundup: Pride events, Juneteenth celebration and more

Michele SmithTuesday, May 30, 2023
A busy June on the Tampa Bay arts scene includes Pride Month events, a three-day Juneteenth celebration and celebrated artist Rico Gatson at the USF Contemporary Art Museum.
For Good The Mobi-Mat at Upham Beach Park in St. Pete Beach.

Rolling out the mat to make Pinellas beaches accessible

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 23, 2023
Local nonprofit organization the Forward Foundation is working with disabilities advocates and Pinellas County government to put mobility mats on area beaches and make the sun and sand accessible to all 
Development News The TECO Line Streetcar was identified as one of downtown's greatest assets in the Tampa Downtown Partnership's latest survey of downtown workers and residents.

Survey says more downtown Tampa residents work hybrid, want electric vehicles

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 23, 2023
The Tampa Downtown Partnership's biennial survey of downtown workers and residents reveals a growing interest in hybrid work and electric vehicles and continued love for the Tampa Riverwalk.
Development News Women's professional soccer is coming to Tampa in August 2024.

Women's professional soccer coming to Tampa

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 23, 2023
The Tampa-based United Soccer League has named Tampa one of the inaugural clubs in the USL Super  League, a new women's professional soccer league launching in August 2024.
Buzz Children do activities in a ReDefiners World Languages program. In June, ReDefiners is holding a summer Spanish Language Immersion and Technology Program camp.

Buzz: ReDefiners camp immerses children in Latin American culture

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Source: Children's Board of Hillsborough County
ReDefiners World Languages' upcoming summer camp immerses children in Latin American culture while working to prevent the summer slide in student learning.
Feature Story The 42-story ONE Tampa luxury condominium tower is slated to start construction toward the end of 2023.

Luxury condos downtown, office space in Westshore continue Tampa's development boom

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 23, 2023
Back-to-back development forums put on by the Westshore Alliance and the Tampa Downtown Partnership show Tampa's high-end residential and commercial building boom shows no signs of slowing.
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Masthead gallery: Gulfport

Carole DevillersTuesday, May 23, 2023
A photo gallery from a day in quirky Gulfport.
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Photo story: 17th annual Pride & Passion at Tampa Museum of Art

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, May 16, 2023
Pride & Passion: Sabor, held May 13th at the Tampa Museum of Art, celebrated LGBTQ+ and Latin American culture.
Buzz University of South Florida associate Professor Joseph Dituri, aka Dr. Deep Sea, has broken the world record for living underwater on his way to completing a 100-day mission.

Buzz: USF professor breaks world record for living underwater

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
University of South Florida associate Professor Joseph Dituri, aka Dr. Deep Sea, breaks the world record for living underwater on his way to completing a 100-day mission.
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TampaWell: mobile app feeds community's appetite for health and wellness

Philip MorganTuesday, May 16, 2023
Tampa General Hospital adds a new health and wellness mobile app to the TampaWell community health initiative TGH launched last year in partnership with the City of Tampa and other community partners. 
Partner Content The Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Hernando County

Chinsegut Hill: An extraordinary view of history

Lissette CamposTuesday, May 16, 2023
The Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Hernando County has witnessed Florida and national history from prehistoric people through the Civil War and Emancipation to the women's suffrage movement and the Great Depression. 
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From Tampa, Women's Meditation Network spreads its positive message 100 million times over

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 16, 2023
In 2018, Katie Krimitsos started a meditation podcast for women from her closet. Her Women's Meditation Network now has 14 shows and has surpassed 100 million downloads.
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Masthead gallery: City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival

Kimberly DeFalcoTuesday, May 16, 2023
Buzz An ongoing federal study of future Amtrak service bypasses Tampa and Tampa Union Station, the state's second-busiest station, on a proposed Chicago to Florida route.

Buzz: Tampa Train Day returns this Saturday

Christopher CurryThursday, May 11, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, Tampa Train Day returns to Tampa Union Station this Saturday.
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Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg names Kanika Tomalin President and CEO

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Source: Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
Kanika Tomalin, the former deputy mayor of St. Petersburg, has been named the president and CEO of the nonprofit Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
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Buzz: Tampa life science company Verséa Health expands downtown

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Source: Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
Tampa life science firm Verséa Health has expanded to a new downtown facility and plans to add 40 jobs over the next two to three years.   
Innovation News Ellie Foden, director of conservation and kayak instructor for ECOmersion; company co-founder Noah Shaffer; and Brady Goldstein, special programs coordinator and tour guide.

Passion for paddling builds blossoming kayak tour business at Weedon Island

Philip MorganTuesday, May 9, 2023
Noah Shaffer's passion for paddling and environmental conservation has built a successful kayak tour company exploring Weedon Island Preserve and Boca Ciega Bay. 
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Tampa Bay leaders talk resiliency strategies as hurricane season approaches

Christopher CurryTuesday, May 9, 2023
With the 2023 hurricane season looming, leaders from across the Tampa Bay region meet to discuss resiliency strategies and programs.
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Masthead gallery: Tampa Riverfest

Carole DevillersTuesday, May 9, 2023
A photo gallery of the 2023 Tampa Riverfest.
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May arts roundup: concerts, fringe fest, shrimp-themed immersive art...and so much more

Michele SmithWednesday, May 3, 2023
The May arts scene in Tampa Bay has concerts, exhibitions spotlighting emerging artists, the Fringe Festival, a new shrimp-themed immersive art installation and much more.
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