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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

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

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

A photo gallery from a day in quirky Gulfport.

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Photo story: 17th annual Pride & Passion at Tampa Museum of Art

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

For Good At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.

Tiny cottages to house homeless arrive at Tampa Hope

At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.

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AMPLIFY Clearwater wants small businesses to get to know Clearwater Business SPARK

AMPLIFY Clearwater took over running the Clearwater Business SPARK  last October and launched programs like "Get Connected," a monthly networking event, to connect more small business owners with one another and the resources available through SPARK.

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USF Health, Tampa General bring health care to communities that need it most

Through mobile clinics, street medicine, the Ybor Youth Clinic and a clinic at Port Tampa Bay, USF Health and Tampa General bring health care into the communities that need it.

Feature Story Tampa rapper and Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme plays the Gasparilla Music Festival on Saturday, April 29th.

Tampa's Pusha Preme brings success story home to Gasparilla Music Festival

Tampa rapper and Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme's success story comes home when he takes the stage at the Gasparilla Music Festival on April 29th.