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Feature Story The Lazarillo app will help make two Tampa office buildings and Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park more accessible for the blind and visually impaired through a 15-month pilot project with the city.

Lazarillo: Making Tampa accessible for blind, visually impaired

Cheryl RogersTuesday, December 20, 2022
A pilot project between the City of Tampa and the Lazarillo app will make Old City Hall, the Tampa Municipal Building and Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park more accessible for the blind and visually impaired.
Partner Content Florida Wildlife Corridor founder and noted wildlife photographer Carlton Ward Jr.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation: Deep Florida roots inspire conservation mission

Philip MorganTuesday, December 20, 2022
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation leaders Carlton Ward Jr. and Mallory Lykes Dimmitt have deep Florida ties that inspire their conservation mission. 

Masthead images: Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

Carole DevillersTuesday, December 20, 2022
Tampa Downtown Partnership's Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in photos.
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Appeal to support local solutions journalism in 83 Degrees

Diane EgnerWednesday, December 14, 2022
As we look forward to the opportunities that await in 2023, 83 Degrees Media asks readers to support local journalism that helps you get to know talented people and innovative ideas driving change in the Tampa Bay Area.
Development News Tampa Union Station was the busiest Amtrak station in the state of Florida for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with a 21 percent increase in passengers.

Tampa Union Station: Transforming a part of downtown's past into a piece of its future

Christopher CurryTuesday, December 13, 2022
The City of Tampa and the Friends of Tampa Union Station group believe a multi-million dollar renovation of Tampa Union Station will transform a part of downtown's past into a part of its future.
Innovation News The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has launched an accelerator program focused on startups working on climate change solutions.

Tampa Bay Innovation Center accelerator helps startups working on climate change solutions

Christopher CurryTuesday, December 13, 2022
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has launched a climate tech incubator program to help startups work on solutions to the significant challenge climate change poses to communities and businesses in Florida and across the world.
Feature Story Smith & Associates Real Estate worked with Community Foundation Tampa Bay to establish a foundation for its corporate giving program.

Tampa Bay's Smith & Associates Foundation: a model to follow for corporate giving

Christopher CurryTuesday, December 13, 2022
Working through Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Smith & Associates Real Estate has established a charity foundation that can serve as a model for other firms in Tampa Bay.  
Partner Content Community Foundation Tampa Bay Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Sheila Kinman

Commentary: Be strategic with your charitable donations

Sheila KinmanTuesday, December 13, 2022
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Sheila Kinman offers expertise and advice on year-end charitable giving.
Feature Story A pulmonary program that is part of the collaboration between Tampa General Hospital and USF Health has joined two prestigious global organizations

USF Health, Tampa General pulmonary program joins prestigious global organizations

Philip MorganTuesday, December 13, 2022
A pulmonary program launched by Tampa General Hospital and USF Health has joined two prestigious global organizations. The program's director talks about the collaboration.
Buzz The current coral conservation complex at the Florida Aquarium's Apollo Beach campus consists of three greenhouses and a spawning laboratory. A 4,200-square-foot expansion is underway.

Buzz: Florida Aquarium expanding coral care complex in Apollo Beach

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Source: Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is adding to the coral care complex at its conservation campus in Apollo Beach to expand its work in coral research and restoration.

Masthead images: Florida Conversation with Richard Gonzmart, Columbia RestaurantAt the Tampa Bay History Center

Diane EgnerTuesday, November 29, 2022
Feature Story The USF Morsani College of Medicine relocated to a state-of-the-art building in Water Street Tampa in 2020, enhancing a partnership with nearby Tampa General Hospital.

USF Morsani College of Medicine thrives with Water Street location, Tampa General partnership

Philip MorganTuesday, November 29, 2022
Since moving to a new Water Street location in 2020, the USF Morsani College of Medicine has enhanced its national ranking and its partnership with Tampa General Hospital. 
Feature Story “Green Wedding” by Iranian-born artist Leila Mesdaghi, is the basis of the exhibtion One and Only · يكتا at Parachute Gallery in the Ybor Kress Building.

December Arts Roundup: Diverse exhibits and holiday events

Michele SmithTuesday, November 29, 2022
Diverse exhibits and holiday-themed events are all part of a busy December for the arts in Tampa Bay.
Feature Story Following CDC guildelines, Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers remained open during COVID to serve the community, including through educational programs such as Sighting Sight Words.

Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers: educational support in community

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 29, 2022
When COVID hit, the Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers listened to the community and started tutoring programs at all seven locations to combat the pandemic slide in student learning and test scores.
For Good Entrance to pirates exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center.

Free tickets to Tampa Bay History Center

Diane EgnerTuesday, November 22, 2022
Looking for a special gift for a friend or loved one during the holidays? Check out this free ticket giveaway made possible through an underwriting partnership between 83 Degrees and the Tampa Bay History Center.
Buzz The Tampa Downtown Partnership's annual Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from November 18th to January 4th.

Buzz: Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Source: Tampa Downtown Partnership
The Tampa Downtown Partnership's popular Winter Village holiday event returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from November 18th through January 4th, 2023.
Innovation News The City of Tampa marks National Recycling Day with tips for recycling the right way a reminder to avoid "wishcycling" and an app to serve as a guide.

Tips in Tampa: Recycling the right way for National Recycling Day

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Source: City of Tampa
The City of Tampa marks National Recycling Day with tips for recycling the right way and an app to serve as a guide. 
Partner Content Artist Ernesto Maranje paints a mural on the offcies of the Florida Wildlife Foundation Corridor at The Factory, St. Pete.

In St. Pete and beyond, mural campaign raises awareness for Florida Wildlife Corridor

Philip MorganTuesday, November 15, 2022
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation has launched a mural campaign to raise awareness about the need to protect the corridor, an 18 million-acre collection of wilderness, national forests, state parks and private lands running from the panhandle to the tip of the peninsula.
Feature Story Leaders of the nonprofit organizations from Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay's Fast Pitch program stand with Community Foundation Tampa Bay Senior Vice President Community Impact Jesse Corragio

From charity food trucks to barbershop book clubs, SVP Tampa Bay helps charities meet their mission

Christopher CurryTuesday, November 15, 2022
Part nonprofit accelerator, part pitch competition, Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay helps Safety Harbor's 360 Eats, St. Pete's Barbershop Book Club and other charities meet their mission.

Masthead images: Tampa Bay VegFest 2022

Carole DevillersTuesday, November 15, 2022
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